Bacopa monniera
Common Name: Pennywart
Sanskrit/Nepali Name: BRAHMI
Description:
This herb spreads on ground and its stems and small leaves
are succulent. Roots arise on the modes of the stem also.
Flowers arise in the axils of the leaves and are borne on
short pedicles. One of the five colors and about 1cm across.
Distribution:
This herb is found in moist or wet places such as on borders
of water channels, irrigated fields.
Part Used:
Whole Plant
Phytochemicals:
alkaloids, mannitol, saponin, sterols, Brahmin, herpestine
etc.
Medicinal properties:
It is Diuretic, Cardiac, Nervine and Tonic. It is reported
to improve intellect, treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity,
epilepsy. It is a potent nervous tonic and is anti anxiety
agent. It is considered good fort heart.
Dosage:
Juice: 10-20ml
Ayurvedic preparation:
Brahmi Grita, sarasvatarista etc.
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