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Bacopa monnieri (Coastal Waterhyssop, Brahmi, Thyme-leafed gratiola, Water hyssop) is a perennial, creeping herb whose habitat includes wetlands and muddy shores. Brahmi is also the name given to Centella asiatica, particularly in north India
FAMILY-
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- (unranked): Angiosperms
- (unranked): Eudicots
- (unranked): Asterids
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Genus: Bacopa
- Species: B. monnieri
- Binomial nameBacopa monnieri
LATIN NAME-
- BACOPA MONNIERI
SANSKRIT NAME-
- ENDRI( NAMED SO AS IT PROVIDES STRENGTH AND IT GROWS IN MARSHY HABITAT)
HINDI NAME-
- BARMI,
- LANEEM
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION-
- ALKALOIDS-
- HERPESTIN,
- HERSAPONIN,
- SAPONIN
- OTHER S-
- BETULIC ACID,
- STIGMASTEROL
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GUNA -
- LAGHU
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- TIKTA
VIPAKA
- KATU
VIRYA -
- USHNA
PRABHAVA -
- MAIDHYA
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ACTIONS AND USES -
- This plant has a number of uses in Ayurveda.
- It has antioxidant properties, reducing oxidation of fats in the bloodstream.
- It is a traditional treatmentVascular Diseases of the Kidney Management Treatment. Read more ... » for epilepsy and asthmaFicus Religiosa Pipal tree Ayurvedic Medicine Ficus religiosa Pipal Medicine of gastric problems diabetes diarrhea. Read more ... ».
- DIMINISHES KAFA AND VATAVata Avritatva and Gatatva of vata. Read more ... » DOSHAS
- Reduces oedema pain and toxicity.
- Anticonvulsive action helpful in psychological disorders, EPILEPSY etc.
- Its warm paste is applied in case of children suffering from respiratory diseases.
- Improves digestion, relieves aamdosha and constipationCONTRACEPTION TEMPORARY METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION. Read more ... »
- Helpful in bleeding disorders and weakness of the heartMitral Stenosis Causes Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis Etiology of Mitral Stenosis Treatment of Mitral Stenosis. Read more ... ».
- Relieves DYSUREA.
- Helpful in menstrual disorders and improves chances of conception.hence given in DYSMENORRHIA, and STERILITY.
- May prove helpful in skin diseases and feverish conditions( increases production of sweat and digests AAM DOSHABiochemical analysis of Dosha Dhatu Mala In Ayurveda. Read more ... » ,hence it relieves feverHow to Manage Hay Fever at Home. Read more ... »)
- Works as an antidote in many poisonous conditions.
USEFUL PARTS -
- PANCHANG(the whole plant)
STANDARD DOSAGE -
- JUICE EXTRACT(SVARASA)- 10 – 20 ml.



