In Tamil, the plant is called neer brahmi.
In Hindi, it is known as brahmi.
It is known as moneywort by aquatic enthusiasts and brahmi among herbalists.
It is also called as water hyssop.
There is 'some' confusion regarding the identity of bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica.
Centella asiatica is called Indian Pennywort and looks like this:
but it is not bacopa monnieri.
Brahmi is available in capsule forms from two well known Indian companies.
1. Himalaya Pharmaceuticals.
2. Organic India.
In Hindi, it is known as brahmi.
It is known as moneywort by aquatic enthusiasts and brahmi among herbalists.
It is also called as water hyssop.
There is 'some' confusion regarding the identity of bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica.
Centella asiatica is called Indian Pennywort and looks like this:
but it is not bacopa monnieri.
Brahmi is available in capsule forms from two well known Indian companies.
1. Himalaya Pharmaceuticals.
2. Organic India.
Brahmi or Bacopa monnieri is a non-woody clumping and spreading plant. The Brahmi herb has found use in Ayurvedic medicine since the olden times. The main mechanism of the Bacopa monnieri is in enhancing neuron communication. It also interacts with serotonergic and dopamine systems. They increase the rate of communication within the nervous system by augmenting the growth of dendrites. These dendrites are the ends of the nerves. Read about Brahmi medicinal uses.
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