Bасора (bacopa monnieri)
Synopsis of bасора
Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as bacopa, water hyssop, or brahmi, is a creeping herb native to India, Southeast Asia, and wetland regions worldwide. It has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine as a rejuvenating nootropic, particularly for memory enhancement, anxiety reduction, and cognitive support. Bacopa is classified as a medhya rasayana in Ayurveda—a category of herbs believed to promote intellect and longevity.
The plant contains active compounds called bacosides, which are responsible for its neuroprotective and adaptogenic effects. These compounds:
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Enhance memory, learning, and information retention
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Promote neurogenesis and repair damaged neurons
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Modulate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine
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Reduce anxiety and stress by regulating the HPA axis and promoting GABA activity
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Act as antioxidants, protecting brain cells from oxidative stress
Bacopa is typically used as a standardized extract (20% bacosides), consumed in capsule, tablet, or powdered form, often over 8–12 weeks for noticeable effects.
Historical Use:
In Ayurveda, bacopa has long been revered as a brain tonic and nervine, often prescribed for students, scholars, and aging individuals to improve mental clarity, speech, and memory. It was also used for epilepsy, anxiety, asthma, and skin diseases. The term brahmi (shared with Centella asiatica in some regions) reflects its connection to Brahma, the Hindu god of creation—underscoring its role in enhancing the mind and consciousness.
In Siddha and Unani medicine, bacopa was also valued for its cooling, calming, and detoxifying properties.
Today, bacopa is a key ingredient in nootropic and adaptogenic supplements, often combined with herbs like ashwagandha, gotu kola, and ginkgo. It is widely used in clinical and integrative settings for support in ADHD, cognitive aging, anxiety, and post-stroke recovery, with mounting scientific validation for its memory-enhancing and neuroprotective effects.
Bасора is used for these health conditions
Abdominal Pain (Traditional)
Acid Indigestion (Traditional)
Acne (Traditional)
Appetite (deficient) (Traditional)
Asthma (Traditional)
Backache (Traditional)
Bites and Stings (Traditional)
Boils (Traditional)
Bronchitis (Traditional)
Bruises (healing) (Traditional)
Burns and Scalds (Traditional)
Canker Sores (Traditional)
Carbuncles (Traditional)
Chills (Traditional)
Cholesterol (high) (Scientific)
Colds (general) (Traditional)
Colds (prevention) (Traditional)
Colic (adults) (Traditional)
Congestion (bronchial) (Traditional)
Congestion (lungs) (Traditional)
Congestion (sinus) (Traditional)
Constipation (adults) (Scientific)
Constipation (children) (Scientific)
Cuts (Traditional)
Depression (Traditional)
Diabetes (Traditional)
Diarrhea (Traditional)
Digestion (poor) (Traditional)
Edema (Traditional)
Emotional Sensitivity (Traditional)
Energy (lack of) (Traditional)
Fever (Traditional)
Gas and Bloating (Traditional)
bасора is used to support these body systems
Brain (Scientific)
Cortisol (Traditional)
Dopamine (Scientific)
Glandular System (Traditional)
Intestinal System (Traditional)
Nerves (Scientific)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (Scientific)
Sympathetic Nervous System (Scientific)
