Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri (Plantaginaceae)

Also Known As: Thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

Ayurvedic Names: Brahmi - not to be confused with Gotu Kola also known as Brahmi

TCM Name: Not traditionally used

BENEFITS

Our herbs offer powerful herbal benefits and are not limited to just one category. Discover the full range of what each herb can do:

Mind & Mood: Memory support, poor focus, mood, sleep
Immunity: Support for natural defences
Ageing & Longevity: Anti-inflammatory support

CONSTITUENTS

Steroidal and tripterpene saponins: Bacosides, bacosine, jujubogenin.
Alkaloids: Brahmine, herpestatine.
Betulinic acid
Phytosterols: Stigmastarol, beta-sitosterol.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated with: Anticholinergic medications, cholinergic medications, medications for Alzheimer’s, medication metabolised by cyp450 enzymes, cevimeline