Latin Name	Bacopa monnieri
		English Name	Thyme leaved gratiola
		Hindi Name	Brahmi
		Part Used	Whole Plant

It is a classical Ayurvedic brain tonic. Brahmi means “divine” and refers to Saraswati, the Goddess of Speech, Creativity and sacred Knowledge. It increases the natural ability of the body to throw off the effects of stress and other negative emotions.

¹Concentrated extract of Brahmi contains the active molecules Bacoside A &B. Bacoside A. ²Antistress effects of bacosides of Bacopa monnieri was evaluated in different studies. ³Bacopa extract prophylaxis also prevented the depletion of reduced glutathione, thiol levels, and perturbations in antioxidant enzymes caused by 3-NPA. Collectively these findings provide evidence on the significant prophylactic neuroprotective efficacy of Brahmi exract in prepubertal mice brain. It is also helpful in protecting brain against oxidative-mediated neurodegenerative disorders involving oxidative stress conditions. ⁴Biochemically, nervous-system effects of Brahmi have been attributed to an enhancement of the effects of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and possibly serotonin or GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid).

Brahmi is Medhya Rasayana herb and mainly balances Prana Vata and Sadhaka Pitta. It nourishes brain and brings the co-ordination between mind, body and consciousness and promotes purity at the level of thoughts and emotions.