Bacopa
Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri
Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
Plant Type: Creeping herb
Geographical Origin: South Asia
Species/Variety: Bacopa monnieri
Description
Aquatic creeping herb used for memory.
Therapeutic Properties
Cognitive support; Anxiolytic
Temperament
Cool
How to Use
Capsules; Tincture
Dosage
Standardized bacosides per label
Precautions
GI upset; thyroid interactions possible
Replacement / Alternatives
Gotu Kola; Ginkgo
References
VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany