Bacopa monniera P.E.

Botanical Source: Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Wettst

Used Part: Herb

Specification: Saponins 5%

Appearance: Fine powder

Test Method: UV

Bulk density: 0.4-0.75g/mL

Moisture: <5%

Ash: <5%

Description:

Bacopa monnieri is a perennial, creeping herb native to the wetlands of southern India, Australia, Europe, Aftice, Asia, and North and South America. The best characterized compounds in Bacopa monnieri are dammarane types of triterpenoid saponins known as bacoside A, with jujubogenin or pseudo-jujubogenin moieties as aglycone units.

Function:

1. As an Ayurvedic herb used in India for memory enhancement.

2. It contains strong antioxidant properties, protecting mental function in those with epilepsy who take the drug phenytoin.

3. To improve memory and learning problems. 

Application:

1. Bacopa Moniera Extract is a traditional treatment for epilepsy and asthma. 

2. Bacopa Monnieri Extract has antioxidant properties, reducing oxidation of fats in the bloodstream.

3. In researching, bacosides A enhance antioxidant defenses, increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity.