8 Impressive Benefits of Brahmi: The Medicinal Ayurvedic Herb

Bacopa monnieri is a perennial, creeping herbnative to the wetlands of southern and Eastern India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America.It is known by the common names water hyssop,waterhyssop, brahmi,thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace,and Indian pennywort.

Bacopa monnieri is used in Ayurveda. In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned manufacturers of dietary supplementproducts containing Bacopa monnieri against making illegal and unproven claims that the herb can treat various diseases.

Bacopa monnieri is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong, and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic and white, with four to five petals. It can even grow in slightly brackishconditions. Propagation is often achieved through cuttings.

ConsumptionEdit

Bacopa monnieri is used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine to improve memory and to treat various ailments.Preliminary clinical research found that Bacopa monnieri may improve cognition

Illegal marketing claimsEdit

In 2019, the FDA issued warning letters to manufacturers of dietary supplementscontaining Bacopa monnieri that advertised health claims for treating or preventing stomach disease, Alzheimer's odisease, hypoglycemia, blood pressure, and anxietywere unproven and illegal. The FDA stated that Bacopa monnieri products have not been approved for these or any medical purposes.

OrnamentalEdit

Its ability to grow in water makes it a popular aquarium plant.

8 benifits

1. Brahmi reduces stress and anxiety as it decreases the levels of cortisol, which is known as the stress hormone. Brahmi counteracts the effects of stress by regulating hormones involved with the stress response.

2. Brahmi is known to help ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease due to the presence of the amyloid compound in the neuron that is responsible for damaging the brain. The bio-chemical known as bacosides in Brahmi helps in re-building brain tissues by influencing the brain cells.

3. As suggested by Dr. Sharma, Brahmi helps in boosting your memory. It has a positive effect on the hippocampus part of the brain that is responsible for intelligence, concentration and memory. Interestingly, the leaf of the Brahmi herb has a similar shape like that of the cerebellum - part of the brain which helps in controlling concentration and memory.

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4. Brahmi is full of antioxidants that are essential for living a healthy life. Antioxidants help in removing free radicals that can further mutate into cancer cells.

5. Regular consumption of Brahmi helps in strengthening your immune system. A lot nutrients along with antioxidant compounds help increase the response time of our immune system against various diseases and ailments.

6. Brahma can be a great remedy that provides relief from arthritis, gout and other inflammatory conditions. It also helps in soothing gastric ulcers and treating an irritable bowel syndrome.

7. Brahmi is known for regulating the blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes and may help improve symptoms of hypoglycemia.

8. Beauty benefits of Brahmi: Brahmi oil is great for treating a dry scalp and preventing hair fall. The antioxidant components not only help in rejuvenating your scalp but also promote regeneration of healthy hair. These antioxidants also help in removing all the toxins from the body and enhance your skin complexion by stimulating cell regeneration. Brahmi is good for treating hair problems like dandruff, itchiness and formation of split ends. Moreover, massaging the scalp with Brahmi oil is known to be very soothing.

1. Brahmi reduces sBrahmi leaves (fresh or dry) can be used to make tea that helps calming you down and relieves anxiety and stress. There are Brahmi supplements available in the markets as pills or in powdered form, but it is advisable to take these supplements only after consulting a doctor or a health expert.