Bacopa monnieri is the scientific name of the water hyssop. This plant has been used for thousands of years in India in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is called Brahmi.
The origins of this plant are in fact linked to the lands of India and its use as a medicine was indicated for problems of asthma, epilepsy and mental disorders.
In India it is said that this plant helps in all mental health problems because it can "open the door to full knowledge".
Bacopa belongs to the botanical family of scrofulariaceae and is a plant with thick fleshy leaves and small white flowers that bloom between April and September.
It grows up to 20 centimeters in height and its stem remains below the water level while the leaves and flowers remain above.
In fact , Bacopa loves to live in damp and marshy environments near lakes, streams and water holes.
The areas where it grows most spontaneously are the areas of eastern Asia, the southern United States, particularly in Florida and in South-East Asia between China, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Bacopa phytocomplex
Bacopa Monnieri is composed of many active and nutritious ingredients . In particular, alkalodes, saponins and sterols are present. These substances are very active on human physiology and have a very marked effect.
Specifically, some individual active ingredients have been identified such as stigmasterol, betullic acid, beta-sitosterol and bacosaponin. The active action on human cognitive function has been linked to the presence instead of bacosides.
All these substances are little known by the population because they are very specific and quite rare. Precisely for this reason the Bacopa is a really interesting and useful plant for its beneficial properties on memory and mental activities.
These substances are extracted from the leaves and stem of the Bacopa to prepare healthy remedies for the body. From these extractions various forms of remedies are obtained from syrups to decoctions, from single-dose vials to tablets, from juices to powders, from hydro-alcoholic extracts to essences oils.
Each of these forms has its own specific mode of recruitment and a dosage schedule . The use of the fresh plant is also a form of intake and the advantage of this plant is also its pleasant taste which allows it to enter into cooking recipes in association with other vegetables or aromatic herbs.
Properties of Bacopa in different traditions
According to traditional Indian medicine called ayurvedic medicine, Bacopa is a plant indicated for the treatment of all brain diseases. Its effect cures all mental illnesses from memory problems, to psychological and nervous disorders.
In traditional Chinese medicine it is also used as a general tonic that even helps in problems of sexual activity especially male like premature ejaculation, impotence and sterility.
In America instead it is used for the treatment of non-acute pain and as a diuretic and natural laxative in the form of decoction. In particular, the forms of bacopa intake are used in this country as fresh extracts and juices.
In this case the active ingredients include flavonoids, saponins, epigenin, sucurbitacin, luteolin, vitamin C and mineral salts such as iron, calcium and phosphorus.
Bacopa: natural neuroprotective and anxiolytic
Intake of Bacopa is recommended in particular to help brain function, improve memory and develop more concentration.
In fact the administration of Bacopa has been effective in clinical studies in patients with nervous exhaustion and attention deficit with truly excellent results. Moreover in case of neuralgia and various forms of headache especially if of nervous origin the Bacopa is a valid natural remedy.
So the Bacopa is taken mainly for its beneficial properties on the brain but it is also an excellent natural anxiolytic that counteracts stress, depression and anxiety.
This benefit is given by its property because it regulates the levels of serotonin which, as we know, is the good mood hormone.
The regular intake of this remedy therefore helps against various mental and neurological problems, particularly if of nervous origin. Furthermore, the Bacopa is excellent to promote sleep and to combat any form of nervousness.
Bacopa is therefore a natural valent neuroprotective and anxiolytic but it also has other excellent properties such as a general anti-inflammatory action of the organism and a cardioprotective action on the circulatory system.
Bacopa: support for the respiratory and digestive system
In addition , Bacopa is also used for its beneficial properties towards the respiratory system, in fact it is indicated in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis.
Finally, even the digestive system is positively affected by the use of Bacopa thanks to a rebalancing of intestinal motility that fights problems of digestion, flatulence, constipation and also in the case of ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.
Fresh Bacopa: pain reliever and skin friend
Starting instead from the use of the fresh plant we can have several specific benefits in different areas of body wellness. First the juice intake of this plant is a natural tonic and painkiller.
Furthermore the use of fresh extract at topical level acts on skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema of various origins and skin ulcers.
From redness to lesions this plant has a healing effect on the epidermal tissue . It also has a preventive action against dandruff because it balances the skin and even helps against hair loss.
This plain has many properties that bring benefits to the different body systems from the nervous system to the brain, from the digestive system to the respiratory system, from skin to use as a painkiller. In its use it becomes an excellent aid in many health problems.
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