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 Scientific Name : Bacopa monnieri
Family : Scrophulariaceae
Common Name : Waterhyssop, Brahmishak, Adhabirani (Beng.), Indian Pennywort, Thymeleafed Gratiola (Eng.)
Part Used : Leaves
Habit and Distribution : A creeping and scandent succulent, perennial low herb with spatula-shaped fleshy leaves and pale blue or white flowers on long slender stalks.The species in the Bacopa genus are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Chemical constituents : Bacopa contains alkaloids (brahmine and herpestine), saponins (d-mannitol and hersaponin, acid A, and monnierin), flavonoids (luteolin and apigenin). Also in significant amounts: betulic acid, stigmastarol, beta-sitosterol, bacopasaponins (bacosides A, bacosides B, bacopaside II, bacopaside I, bacopaside X, bacopasaponin C, bacopaside N2 and the minor components were bacopasaponin F, bacopasaponin E, bacopaside N1, bacopaside III, bacopaside IV, and bacopaside V). Uses : Bacopa shows significant psychotropic action which assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the body's ability to relax. And conformation changes in the brain as well as blood. It has anticancer and antioxidant effect also. |
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