Evidence supporting the use of: Bасора
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as bacopa or Brahmi, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its cognitive and emotional benefits. Traditionally, bacopa has been utilized as a medhya rasayana—an herbal tonic believed to enhance intellect, memory, and emotional balance. Ancient Ayurvedic texts describe its use to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and support emotional sensitivity and resilience. The active compounds, called bacosides, are thought to influence neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin and dopamine, which play a role in mood regulation.
Modern scientific research has primarily focused on bacopa's cognitive-enhancing effects, with some studies suggesting mild anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties. A few small clinical trials and animal studies indicate that bacopa supplementation may reduce stress and improve mood, possibly by modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and enhancing antioxidant defenses in the brain. However, direct evidence specifically addressing "emotional sensitivity" is limited, and most findings are extrapolated from broader studies on anxiety and mood disorders. Overall, the use of bacopa for emotional sensitivity is rooted in traditional practices, with moderate but not definitive scientific backing for related emotional health benefits.
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anise
ashwagandha
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bayleaf
betony
blackthorn
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borneol
bасора
chamomile
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
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dragonhead
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forsythia
frankincense
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Fuchsia
gastrodia
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Indian frankincense
jujube
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lemongrass
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linalool
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magnesium
mallow
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Monkey flower
nut grass
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
paw paw
peony
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Rhodiola
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Other health conditions supported by bасора
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colic (adults)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fever
Gas and Bloating
