Bacopa: herb for brain health

Abstract

Bacopa was a traditional vegetable, originated in Nepal and India. It distributed throughout the marshes andwetlands in Thailand. In Thai traditional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, Bacopa was used to treat brain disorders suchas anti-epilepsy, analgesic, and promoted sleep, etc. Many researchs about the chemical composition of Bacopa showedthat bacosides, classified in saponin, could increase learning and memory. Moreover, it could also reduce anxiety, depressionand epilepsy. It has not been reported any untoward and side effects in regulatory pharmacological and toxicological studies.

Key words: Bacopa (Bacopa monniera), Dementia, Cognition, Memory, Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy