Brahmi
Description:
Bacopa monniera, is a small, creeping herb with numerous branches,succulent, rooting at the nodes, with numerous prostrate branches, each 10-30 cm long. Brahmi leaves are petiole, oblong, sessile, and fleshy. Flowers are purple in color;axillary, solitary with peduncles. In India and the tropics it grows naturally in wet soil,shallow water, and marshes. The herb can be found at elevations from sea level to altitudesof 4,400 feet, and is easily cultivated if adequate water is available. Flowers and fruit appear in summer and the entire plant is used medicinally.
Details:
Botanical Name: Bacopa Monniera
English Name: Water hyssop, Pennell, Herb-of-Grace
Common Name : Pennywort, Indian Pennywort, Artayniya-e Hindi, Jal Brahmi
Indian Name : Gotu kala,Herpestis Monnieria, Thyme Leaved Gratiola, Brahmi
Bengali Name:Thulakudi
Sanskrit Name: Brahmi, Kapotavega, Matsyakshi
Hindi Name: Brahmi
Marathi Name:Karivanna
Gujarati Name:Khandabrahmi
Tamil Name:Vallarikiri
Telagu Name: Mandukabrahami
Family Name : Scrophulariaceae
Part Used : Whole Plant
Medicinal Uses:
- Brahmi plant has a number of uses in Ayurveda.It has antioxidant properties.Brahmi is a well-known memory booster.
- It improves intellect, consciousness, and mental acuity.Calms the mind and promotes relaxation.It Decreases anxiety, restlessness.Most commonly used to improve mental alertness, and enhance learning.