Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri)

We are offering brahmi, brahmi is found in humid and warmer parts of the world. It is a common creeping succulent herb branches profusely and starts rooting at the nodes. The succulent leaves are sessile, opposite, decussate, obovate-oblanceolate in shape, 1.0-2.5 cm x 0.4-1.0 cm in size. It is found in damp or marshy areas near streams or on the border of ponds, throughout india. The herb is generally confused with another herb – centella asiatica that is morphologically different from that of brahmi. The entire plant is used in indigenous system of medicine as a nerve tonic and cure for epilepsy and insanity. It is also being used as diuretic and for treating rheumatism, asthma, and hoarseness. Besides this, it has got good potency in controlling of cough, fever, diabetes and snakebite. Because of its inherent potential of enhancing memory and vitality, this miracle plant is gaining attention for its commercial cultivation. The memory enhancing activity of the herb has been attributed to saponin glycosides- bacosides –a and b. This plant is considered among one of the “ celestial drugs” (divya ausadhi) when consumed with milk for 6 months.