Bacopa Extract

Species Name: Bacopa Monnieri

Also known as: water hyssop, moneywort, herb of grace.

What is Bacopa? This herb is found in India, Srilanka and Singapore. It thrives in marsh type conditions where the atmosphere is wet and humid. It has also been found in a variety of species in Florida.

Although it seems to be a small insignificant creeper of a herb its uses are many. There are many different species of Bacopa and this particular species should not be confused with the others.

Home Remedies Using Bacopa Extract:

Benefits of Bacopa Extract:

Most of the studies that have been conducted in respect to this herb have all focused around it's abilities to enhance memory and the affects it has on brain function.

There are several studies being conducted into the various uses of this herb for all properties and potential uses in addition to memory and brain activities.

In a report dated July 2010, document tests on this herb for its anti inflammatory properties and the role it has as an antioxidant.

In respect to research on the usefulness in the potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease a study was conducted on rats to see the effects of the herb in respect to memory. The basic conclusion of the study suggests that there are possibilities for this herb to be used to enhance the cognitive areas of the brain and act as a neuroprotectant against the disease.

Another report was conducted to see what positive effects (if any) could be attributed to the herb for liver and kidney toxicity. Once again this was a study carried out with rats. The outcome of the study showed indications that the Bacopa extract showed beneficial results in the reduction of toxicity in both the liver and kidney.

In one interesting study, that actually involved humans that were administered the herb, it had no effect on increasing their previous memory but it did increase their retention of new information they received

Recent studies indicate that bacopa monierri is helpful in improving memory in older adults. Bacopa monierri is a long used natural cure for memory problems in traditional ayurvedic medicine.

• Strengthens memories
• Enhances learning retention
• Helpful in the treatment of stress, anxiety and some forms of depression
• Calming properties for children suffering from ADHD

Side Effects of Bacopa Extract:

There have not been a substantial enough amount of studies conducted that have given results as far as side effects are concerned.

In one study there were indications of dry mouth, fatigued muscles and some reported nausea. Due to its lack of studies in respect to its side effects it should be administered through a herbalist.