Bacopa monnieri
Also known as brahmi, water hyssop, thyme-leaved gratiola or herb of grace.
This plant has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a “brain tonic.” Legend has it was used by Vedic scholars to memorize lengthy texts. It is one of the more cherished herbs due to its neuroactive properties and its ability to rejuvenate the central nervous system. In India, bacopa is often given to babies in the hopes that it will open the gateway to intelligence.
Bacopa has traditionally been used for improving cognitive functions such as those needed for math and memory skills, for decreasing angst and for reducing mental fatigue at work. It improves the processing of visual information to help increase the rate of learning, lower the rate of forgetfulness, and improve the ability to consolidate new information. The compounds responsible for these activities are the bacosides – bacosides A and B, which are also proposed to have antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals and preventing lipid peroxidation, a process that is linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Bacopa has also been studied in children with and without ADHD, and benefits have been shown in memory and learning in both scenarios. May also diminish stress and mental fatigue at work if taken over time.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Part used: Herb 50% Bacosides A & B
- Solvent for extraction: Alcohol
- 20: 1 extraction ratio
- Stored form: Brown powder, characteristic bitter taste
Non-GMO
Ingredient Benefits
Helps improve cognitive health
Bacopa inhibits the release of inflammatory substances that are secreted from cells and suppresses enzymes associated with inflammation in the brain. By limiting the inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS) there is evidence that bacopa is a promising source of therapy for CNS disorder symptoms such as headaches, confusion, forgetfulness and numbness in arms and legs.
Helps improve mental focus and memory
Bacopa can help with memory and attention. Memory enhancement is attributed to the improvement of the electrical signaling from neurons and the bacosides have a positive interaction with neurotransmitters that enhance memory formation. Bacopa has been studied in subjects with ADHD and found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms
Used to improve brain function
Results of a study using bacopa showed significant improvements in speed of visual information processing. The study concluded that bacopa can improve thinking skills that depend on the input of information from the environment, such as learning and memory. This is attributed to the chemical compounds in bacopa that regulate brain cell activity and improve communication between the cells.
Research has also shown promise for several key concerns of the aging brain. Animal studies have shown that Bacopa prevents drug-induced memory loss, improves cellular structure in the brain, and produces key neural antioxidant enzymes, protecting brain cells from oxidative damage. Young or old, those who want to preserve healthy brain function and memory performance can benefit from bacopa partly due to its ability to promote blood flow to the brain bringing oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the area.
Bacopa is also considered an adaptogen, meaning it helps your body cope with stress by reducing stress hormones like cortisol which can have a negative impact on the body if prolonged over time.
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