Bacopa monnieri(L.) Pennel

Bacopa monnieri(L.) Pennel

Know our Plant

Systematic Classification:

Division   : Angiospermae 
Class      : Dicotyledons
Order      : Lamiales
Family     : Plantaginaceae
Genus      : Bacopa
Species    : monnieri

Common Name:

Waterhyssop, Waterhyssop, Brahmi, Thyme-leafedgratiola, Indian pennywort.

General information:

Bacopa monnieri is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong, and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic and white, with four to five petals. It can even grow in slightly brackish conditions. Propagation is often achieved through cuttings.Bacopamonnieri is one of the most widespread Bacopa species. It commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, tropical and southern Africa, on Madagascar, in Australia, in the Caribbean as well as in Middle and South America.[2] It is also found in Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.

Economic Importance:

  • Bacopa monnieri is used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine to improve memory and to treat various ailments.
  • Preliminary clinical research found that Bacopa monnieri may improve cognition.