Bacopa
(Bacopa monnieri)

General Info

Active Forms

Absorption

Dietary Sources

Dosage Info

Dosage Range 50-150mg (standardized extract), 3 times a day. Most Common Dosage 100mg (standardized extract), 2 times a day. Dosage Forms		Adult RDI Adult ODA

Overview

Interactions

Drug/Herb Interactions
•	Calcium channel blockers

Bacopa or water hyssop, is a plant used since approximately the sixth century A.D. in the traditional Ayurvedic Medical System of India as an extract with cognition-enhancing benefits. Termed “Brahmi” in the Hindu language Sanskrit, bacopa is considered to be the foremost tonic for the nervous system in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been traditionally used for epilepsy, mental illness and to improve memory and mental capacities.(1) The saponin compounds (bacosides) are attributed with the capability to enhance nerve impulse transmission and thereby strengthen memory and general cognition.

Toxicities & Precautions

General
Bacopa is reported safe in recommended dosages.

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding
If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use.

Age Limitations
Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless recommended by a physician.

Symptoms & Causes of Deficiency

Footnotes

¹ Jain SK. Ethnobotany and Research on Medicinal Plants in India. Ciba Found Symp. 1994;185:153-64.
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Bacopa(Bacopa monnieri)

Bacopa
(Bacopa monnieri)