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  Summary:Bacopa monnieri leaf extract is called brahmi in Ayurvedic medicine and is widely used in India, especially for enhancing memory, analgesia, and epilepsy. A number of drugs, including bacopa, have been described as medhya rasayana (enhancing the mind) and are considered to promote the mental function in addition to general rejuvenative effects. Bacopa's Hindi name, Brahmi, is derived from Brahma, the Hindu creation god. Bacopa is used traditionally in India to anoint newborns, to "open the gate of Brahma" and increase their intelligence.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 
 

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10=Highest
rVita Composite Score
AIDS Dementia Complex Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Dementia Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Cognitive and Learning Disorders Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Anxiety Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stress Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gastrointestinal disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Anxiety Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 10 -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Epilepsy Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
 
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Treating Stomach Ailments with Bacopa

by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration
January 22, 2008
Bacopa monnieri leaf extract is called brahmi in Ayurvedic medicine. It is widely used in India, especially for enhancing memory, pain relief, and epilepsy. Preliminary evidence suggests that bacopa and bael fruit used in combination may treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, additional studies using bacopa alone are needed before bacopa can be recommended for IBS.
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I'm trying Bacopa for my anxiety and it does seem to work really well.

Trying Bacopa   June 16, 2008
by: Jill
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