Bacopa Monnieri Extract

Bacopa Monnieri Extract (Brahmi)

Bacopa Monnieri, known in Ayurvedic medicine as Brahmi, is a creeping perennial herb native to the wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and other parts of Asia, with a documented history of use in Ayurvedic medicine spanning over 3,000 years. It is classified as a medhya rasayana herb in Ayurveda — a specific category of Rasayana herbs traditionally used for cognitive and nervous system wellness — and is one of the most important and widely used herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition for memory and cognitive wellness.

Bacopa is named after Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, reflecting its revered status as a herb for the mind and intellect in the Ayurvedic tradition. It is classified as a nervine, adaptogen, and cognitive tonic herb in Western herbal medicine and is one of the most extensively researched herbs in the context of cognitive wellness in contemporary botanical science. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from organic Bacopa Monnieri aerial parts.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Bacosides — the primary bioactive triterpenoid saponins in Bacopa Monnieri; naturally occurring compounds unique to Bacopa; the key markers of Bacopa extract quality and potency; among the most extensively researched naturally occurring compounds in the context of cognitive and nervous system wellness
• Bacopaside I, II, III, IV, and V — naturally occurring saponin glycosides present alongside the bacosides
• Alkaloids — including brahmine, herpestine, and nicotine; naturally occurring compounds present in the aerial parts
• Flavonoids — including luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin
• Phenylethanoid glycosides — including plantainoside B and sarpagine
• Saponins — including d-mannitol and hersaponin

Traditional Herbal Use

Cognitive & Memory Wellness

Bacopa Monnieri is one of the most important cognitive and memory herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, with a 3,000-year history of traditional use as a medhya rasayana — a brain tonic herb. It is classified as a cognitive tonic and nervine herb in traditional herbal practice and is one of the most widely used and extensively researched herbs in the world for cognitive and memory wellness. It has been used in Ayurvedic practice for generations to support memory, learning, and mental endurance.

Nervous System & Adaptogenic Wellness

Bacopa is classified as a nervine and adaptogen in Western herbal medicine, with a traditional history of use for nervous system and stress wellness. Its calming and tonic properties have made it a classic inclusion in traditional Ayurvedic formulas for nervous system and adaptogenic wellness.

Antioxidant Wellness

Bacopa has a traditional history of use in Ayurvedic medicine for antioxidant wellness. Its naturally occurring bacoside and flavonoid content have generated significant research interest in the context of antioxidant wellness, particularly in relation to neural tissue.

Mood & Stress Wellness

Bacopa has a traditional history of use in Ayurvedic medicine for mood and stress wellness. Its adaptogenic and nervine properties have made it a traditional inclusion in herbal formulas for mood and stress support.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Bacopa is traditionally used as a long-term tonic herb — allow 8–12 weeks of consistent use for best results.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without practitioner guidance. May cause mild gastric discomfort in some individuals — best taken with food. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking thyroid medications or sedative medications. Not recommended for children without practitioner guidance.

Ingredients

Organic Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) aerial parts, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Focus Flow Extract — Bacopa, Rhodiola & Ashwagandha cognitive wellness blend
• Rhodiola Extract — complementary adaptogen for energy and stress resilience
• Ashwagandha Extract — complementary Ayurvedic adaptogen for nervous system wellness
• Gotu Kola Extract — complementary Ayurvedic medhya rasayana cognitive herb
• Glycine — complementary rest and recovery support
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.