[[File:bacopa.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Bacopa monniera]]Other Names: Brahmi, Bacopa, Bacopa monniera, Bacopa monnieri, Herb of Grace, Herpestis Herb, Herpestis monniera, Hysope d’Eau, Indian Pennywort, Jalanimba, Jal-Brahmi, Jalnaveri, Nira-Brahmi, Moniera cuneifolia, Sambrani Chettu, Thyme-Leave Gratiola, Water Hyssop.<br>Brahmi is a plant that has been used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda). Be careful not to confuse brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with gotu kola and other natural medicines that are also sometimes called brahmi.<br> See also : [[Brahmi Oil]]==Special Precautions of FlavanoidsBacopa==* Be careful not to confuse brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with gotu kola and other natural medicines that are also sometimes called brahmi.* Brahmi is POSSIBLY SAFE for adults when used appropriately and short-term, up to 12 weeks. Common side effects include increased bowel movements, stomach cramps, nausea, dry mouth, and fatigue.*Pregnancy and breast -feeding: Not enough is known about the use of brahmi during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.*Slow heart rate (bradycardia): Brahmi might slow down the heart beat. This could be a problem in people who already have a slow heart rate.*Gastrointestinal tract blockage: Brahmi might cause “congestion” in the intestines. This might cause problems in people who have a blockage in their intestines.*Ulcers: Brahmi might increase secretions in the stomach and intestines. There is concern that this could worsen ulcers.*Lung conditions: Brahmi might increase fluid secretions in the lung. There is concern that this could worsen lung conditions such as asthma or emphysema.*Urinary tract obstruction: Brahmi might increase secretions in the urinary tract. There is concern that this could worsen urinary obstruction.==The benefits Health Benefits and Uses of Flavanoids areBacopa==
Bacopa is a creeping perennial herb that thrives in wetlands and on muddy shores. Its therapeutic use has its origins in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it has been used for its adaptogenic, tranquilizing, and antioxidant properties. The herb can be found in Nepal, China, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam, and some regions in the U.S. such as Hawaii, Florida, and other southern states. Bacopa (also called Bacopa monnieri or Brahmi) thrives easily around ponds or bog gardens.
Bacopa has been used in India for thousands of years for both traditional and medicinal purposes. Notably, Indians used Bacopa in religious consecration ceremonies for infants, because the herb was believed to open a gateway to intelligence for the child.
Researchers may first have been intrigued by Bacopa monnieri because of the effect they believed it may have on ancient shamans, who reportedly used the herb to help them memorize epic poems. Researchers theorized that perhaps the Bacopa plant enhanced the shamans' brain function and improved their memory, concentration, and recall.
It's no wonder researchers suspected a link, since some * Cognitive Boost: One of these epic poems -- when they were finally recorded in writing -- exceeded 900 pages, and the shamans could recite them word for word! Improvement in Ability most prized benefits of brahmi is its ability to Retain New Information -- and Increase in Visual Processing SpeedTodaystimulate the mind, modern science is confirming traditional wisdom about Bacopa. In studies conducted particularly in Australia terms of memory and the Uconcentration.S., Bacopa improved study subjects' ability It has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to retain new information -- increase focus and it also helped them increase their visual processing speed in as little as 3 weeksretention. Just a few examples Some of Bacopa's scientifically researched benefits include:A study conducted by the psychology department at organic compounds in brahmi stimulate cognitive pathways in the University of Wollongong in Australia also showed that Bacopa increases memory and recall brain to boost cognitive ability.Results * Cognitive Disorders: Closely related to that first benefit of a study presented in 1996 at brahmi is the International Brain Research Conference showed that Bacopa reduced the time needed second – its ability to learn a new task by almost half! Participants taking Bacopa mastered reduce the exercise in onset of cognitive disorders as little we age, such as 6 days compared dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Research has shown brahmi to 10 days for the control group.Another extensive 2001 study conducted in Victoria, Australia garnered similar results. The study was a rigorous, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment. Over a maximum be an effective way of 12 weeks, subjects took either Bacopa or a placebo. At stimulating the end creation of the trial, those taking Bacopa scored significantly better on all higher order cognitive processing tests.Bacopa monnieri has been extensively tested new neural pathways and proven as a memory and concentration enhancer, but lowering oxidative stress in the herb's benefits extend to other mental and emotional functionsbrain, as which keeps our minds sharp wellinto our old age. In many areas of the world, Bacopa is also used to treat:
*[[Depression]]
*[[Stress]]
*Anxiety
*Attention Deficit Disorder
*[[Epilepsy (Seizure)]]: The leaves of brahmi have been used as a treatment against epilepsy for thousands of years. This is thought to be due to the effect brahmi has on neural pathways, and it helps to prevent epileptic fits, as well as other forms of mental disease, including bipolar disorder and neuralgia.
*[[Alzheimer's Disease]]
*Mental Deficiency
*Bacopa May Also Prevent [[Dementia]] and [[Alzheimer's Disease]]
In addition to its short-term cognitive benefits, Bacopa *may also prevent long-term cognitive decline. A study in * It possesses exhibiting anti-parkinsonian activity significantly by enhancing the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that elderly participants who used 300 mg per day of Bacopa demonstrated improved mental functions in comparison to the placebo groupdopamine post-synaptic receptor activity. Improvement was most profound * Immune System Booster: When consumed in any form, tea, leaves, or otherwise, brahmi can give the areas of attention and verbal information processing -- and researchers concluded that Bacopa could be effective in preventing cognitive decline.Since research has shown immune system a link between mild cognitive decline and eventual dementia and Alzheimer's disease, preventing even mild cognitive decline may play an important role in warding off those memory-related diseases that are so prevalent among baby boomers and elderly peoplenecessary boost.News The small amount of Bacopa's health benefits have recently seeped into mainstream news. In his TV show on May 30nutrients is supplemented by the antioxidant compounds to increase the response time of our immune system against pathogens, 2011viruses, Dror bacterial infection. Mehmet Oz (also known *Respiratory Benefits: When brahmi is brewed in a tea or chewed as "America's Doctor") recommended Bacopa for brain normal leaves, it can seriously boost your respiratory health. Dr. Oz saidIt has been used in Ayurvedic treatments for bronchitis, "Bacopa Monnieri will make you smartercongestion, enhance your memorychest colds, and help blocked sinuses. It can clear out excess phlegm and mucus and relieve the inflammation in the throat and respiratory tracts to provide you focus betterwith rapid relief." How *Skin Health: If you want to Use Bacopa A 225 mg tablet of Bacopa taken speed up to 3 times daily is recommended by many health practitionerswound healing and disinfect the skin at the same time, although consultation spread brahmi juice or oil on the affected area. It can reduce the appearance of scarring and leave you with a qualified herbalist is advised to determine your ideal dosage. To be most effectivesmooth, Bacopa extract is usually taken in the recommended dosage daily for 12 weekshealthy skin enriched with its natural essential oils. *Blood Sugar: In low dosessome research studies, Bacopa is mild and non-addictive. Although overdose is uncommon, Bacopa brahmi has been known linked to increased blood sugar levels, so depending on your particular symptoms of diabetes, brahmi may be toxic in very high dosesable to help improve your hypoglycemia and allow you to live a normal, so caution is advisedhealthy life. However*Digestive Issues: Brahmi is a sedative and soothing herb, as well as anti-inflammatory, so it is reported that any symptoms of toxicity will immediately subside once Bacopa supplementation is discontinued. Bacopa is relatively inexpensive commonly prescribed in traditional medicine for gastric ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. It can be found at health food stores and through ease inflammation in the bowels, preventing a variety wide range of online retailerspotential gastrointestinal conditions.==Main Combinations==*Intellectual concentration : Bacopa + [[Ginkgo Biloba]] + [[Eleutherococcus]] (or [[Panax Ginseng]])*Amnesia : Bacopa + [[Ginkgo Biloba]] + Soy [[lecithin]] + [[Krill Oil]] (or [[Salmon Oil]] or [[Linseed Oil]])* Memory disorders : [[Ginkgo Biloba]] + Bacopa + [[Soy Lecithin]]
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