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What is Bacop Monnieri

Be careful not to confuse brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with gotu kola and other natural medicines that are also sometimes called brahmi.  They are not the same plant, nor have the same amazing benefits.

Bacopa monnieri thrives in soggy, bog-like conditions and is a creeping, perennial herb found growing in wetlands around the globe. The plant's extensive use over the last 7,000+ years has seen it be referred to as waterhyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort.

You will find bacopa used extensively in the world's two oldest health practices; Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine. It is very easy to conclude some basic assumptions about the effectiveness and safety of the herb from these two ancient medical practices. Both are thousands of years old and continue to be leaders in health and medical practices.
 

So What Makes Bacopa Monnieri Such A Powerful Nootropic?

First and foremost, bacopa is a natural growing herb. We tend to prefer nature's solutions over our man-made counterparts.

Bacopa has two powerful pathways towards better brain health and increased brain functioning.

The first is that bacopa is considered an adaptogen. You can think of adaptogen as any ingredient or chemical which helps your body overcome the effects of stress.

The second pathway is the ability of the bacosides (the active chemical compounds found in bacopa) to help improve the ability of your brain's neurons to communicate. Bacosides also help promote better kinase functioning in your brain (the enzyme process of breaking down substances to be used by your brain cells). Think of protein kinases as the hallway monitor for your brain. They are the key regulators of cellular functioning.

With improved protein kinases you get help in repairing damaged brain cells and a boost in the creation of new brain cells which ultimately pays off with increased nerve impulse transmission (all hands on deck and working hard).

The combination of these two massive benefits unique to this prolific, but unknown plant make it one of the leading natural treatments for improved cognitive functioning.

Can Bacopa Monnieri Help Improve Memory?

Bacopa's primary role in helping improve your memory is by enhancing the way your brain communicates. Primarily, the bacosides delivered from bacopa help with the growth and repair of your brain's nerve endings called dendrites. With more and better performing dendrites your brain's ability to retain and recall memories should improve.

Bacopa also has a great effect on reducing anxiety and the incredibly harmful effects of chronic stress on your brain. We believe this is one of the most dangerous symptoms facing the world's population today.

Further in the scientific literature review you can read about the results of several studies specifically researching bacopa monnieri and improved memory functioning.

Other Benefits of Bacopa

Having been a cornerstone treatment in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 70 centuries, bacopa could quite possibly been used to treat just about every ailment out there. Our theory is that the herb primarily helps improve brain health which in turn helps improve every other system in your body.

Specifically though, bacopa has been studied to help with:
Bacopa and Liver Health
Bacopa and Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Bacopa Helps with Opioid Dependence
Bacopa Encourages Normal Blood Pressure
Bacopa as a Strong Antioxidant
Epilepsy and Bacopa
Bacopa as a Treatement for Bronchitis and Asthma
Side Effects and Adverse Reactions To Bacopa Monnieri