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

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