COMMON NAME
Standardized: bacopa
Other: brahmi, herb-of-grace, Indian pennywort, water hyssop, mandukaparni
BOTANICAL NAME
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
SYNONYMS
Herpestis monniera
OVERVIEW
Brahmi is a creeping perennial, native to many parts of world and most frequently found in tropical regions of the Asian continent. It grows in marshy, wet environments and has since migrated to parts of North and Central America, particularly the Florida wetlands. The plant grows small white flowers and has thick leaves that resemble those of a succulent. Brahmi is frequently incorporated into aquariums due to its ability to grow and live in water.
PARTS USED
Dried aerial portion.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
As a tea, extract, as a culinary additive in certain Asian dishes.
PRECAUTIONS
No known precautions.
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