This Medicinal plants They have been used by various cultures for centuries to treat and prevent diseases, and their popularity continues around the world. Topical because of its multiple health benefits. These herbs and plants not only provide healing properties, but can complement a balanced diet and promote general well-being. And, while some like rosemary are known in Spain to help fight diseases, others like bacopa are not. However, the latter has numerous properties.
Bacopa monnieriCommonly known as Bacopais one Medicinal plants that have been used for centuries in Traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its potential benefits to cognitive health and general well-being.
It is an aquatic plant that grows in tropical swampy areas (India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Taiwan and southern China). In Spain it is known as “Water Swab” and is used to decorate gardens and aquariums. But, natural medicine supplements food with this plant to extract its properties.
Properties and benefits of Bacopa
A study published in a scientific journal ‘Phytomedicine’ (Title: “Bacopa moniera, an iconic nootropic plant: an overview”) explains that Bacopa moniera is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine, used for centuries as a memory-enhancing agent, Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, sedative and antiepileptic. Plants, plant extracts and isolated bacosides (main active ingredients) have been extensively investigated in many laboratories. Neuropharmacological effects And there are many reports available that confirm its nootropic action.
The same study said that healthy adults were taken 300 mg of bacopa moneri dailyFor 12 weeks, present a memory improvement, the ability to process visual information and learning. And, now, this research is supported by this other research shared in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
On the other hand, bacosides, contained in this herb, are indicated Natural Health Herbalists, have neuroprotective, antioxidant and immunoregulatory active ingredients. These substances enhance memory and cognitive functions Reduce anxiety, depression and stress.
