Bacopa Monnieri 20% Bacosides

Botanical: Bacopa monniera; Bacopa monnieri

Family: Scrophulariaceae (figwort-snapdragon)

Other common names: Bacopa, Bacopa Monniera, Brahmi*, Neer Brahmi, Pennell, Water Hyssop

*Note: The common name, Brahmi, should not be confused with one of Gotu Kola's common names (also called Brahmi); it is a different plant with different properties.

Bacopa Monnieri has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for everything from snakebite to headache.  In use for several thousand years in the Ayurvedic tradition as a brain nerve tonic, Bacopa monnieri is now being recognized as a brain tonic for its memory enhancing and revitalizing effects. 

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The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Bacopa is a small, creeping plant found in wetlands across India, where it has been frequently mistaken for Gotu Kola.  Traditional uses of Bacopa include, cardiac and nerve tonic, insanity, headaches, scorpion stings, snakebites, anemia, leprosy, liver ailments, skin conditions and memory lapses.  In use for several thousand years in the Ayurvedic tradition as a brain nerve tonic, Bacopa monnieri is now being recognized for its memory enhancing and revitalizing effects.  It also assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the physiological processes involved in relaxation.  Bacopa is the source of an extract used in India for centuries.  Ayurvedic medicine commonly use it to treat mental illness and epilepsy. The herb has specific benefits for the brain, and specialists in Bacopa appears to strengthen memory and improve concentration by enhancing the conductivity of nerve tissue.  It also has mild sedative and anti-anxiety properties.  Bacopa is often found in commercial formulas used for memory symptoms.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Bacopa Monnieri; and those who are taking prescription blood thinners, Coumadin, etc., should not use this herb.

Capsule Information:
Our Bocopa Monnieri supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.