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Bacopa

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Water hyssop
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Bacopa monnieri

Description: Bacopa is a perennial creeping herb, native to southern Asia. It is from plantaginaceae family. Its leaves and stems are used medicinally, mainly for mental conditions.

Oral Uses

  • Improving mental function RatingRatingRatingRating

    Bacopa improves mental functions, memory and concentration. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Age related cognitive decline RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa improves mental functions, memory and concentration. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Anxiety RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces anxiety. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Improving concentration RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa improves mental functions, memory and concentration. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Alzheimer's disease RatingRating

    Bacopa improves mental functions, memory and concentration. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression RatingRating

    Bacopa improves mental function; alleviates depression. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Epilepsy RatingRating

    Bacopa is an antiepileptic; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Brain tonic RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa is a brain tonic; improves brain function. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRating

    Bacopa is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Bacopa is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRating

    Bacopa is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiepileptic RatingRating

    Bacopa is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take standardized bacopa daily, containing 250-500 mg of baccosides or 4-8 g of dried herb, in divided doses for, many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Side effects: May cause increased thirst and urination. In India bacopa is given to children.

Available Forms

Bacopa is available in tablet and capsule form.

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