Specification:
Standardized to 50% bacosides
Dose Used:
250 mg
Product:
Bacopa Monnieri has long been valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to support a healthy brain function. Bacopa is primarily known as a “medhya rasayana” in Ayurveda, meaning it is a rejuvenator of the mind. Traditionally, the leaves were chewed or brewed into a tea and consumed to support memory, learning, and concentration. It has been said to balance the Vata and Kapha doshas. Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda, is rich in descriptions of Medhya Rasayana herbs. In the Chikitsa Sthana (Chapter 1, Verse 30-31), Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) is specifically mentioned for its ability to promote intelligence, memory, and longevity.
Traditional and Scientific Uses:
- Supports healthy working memory
- May support attention and learning
- Supports mental clarity
- Supports heathy brain function
Study Overview:
In a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, 60 healthy elderly participants received either 300 mg or 600 mg of Bacopa Monnieri or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study assessed aspects of healthy brain function, such as working memory. Results suggested that Bacopa Monnieri could potentially support healthy brain function in healthy elderly patients.
Effects of 12-Week Bacopa monnieri Consumption on Attention, Cognitive Processing, Working Memory, and Functions of Both Cholinergic and Monoaminergic Systems in Healthy Elderly Volunteers – PubMed (nih.gov)
