Post by Joey Smith on Aug 30, 2007 21:32:59 GMT -5
Bacopa plant by Ray Sahelian, M.D. - Bacopa Monnieri Information
Bacopa supplement information
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Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb used in India for memory, epilepsy, and as a mild sedative. Bacopa commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India. Studies show that bacopa has strong antioxidant properties, protects mental function in those with epilepsy who take the drug phenytion, while a study on rats showed bacopa administration improves learning skills. I have seen Bacopa monnieri also spelled as Bacopa monniera but I have been informed that bacopa monnieri is the correct spelling.
What's in Bacopa?
Two saponins, designated as bacopaside I and II, are found in Bacopa monniera. Additional phytochemicals betulinic acid, wogonin and oroxindin have been isolated from the aerial parts of Bacopa monniera. Bacopa also has the flavonoids apigenin and luteolin.
Bacopa has been revered for centuries in the Ayurvedic herbal tradition of India to enhance clear thinking and support memory function. Studies have shown that Bacopa supports learning and memory in humans. In animal models, Bacopa provides antioxidant protection for critical memory centers and helps to reduce the effects of stress on the brain. Traditional application suggests that Bacopa has a direct effect on improving brain functions, increasing concentration, and in promoting memory functions. Bacosides play a protective role in the synaptic functions of the nerves in the hippocampus, the seat of memory. Nerve impulses are transmitted across the synapses and their degeneration is believed to contribute to impaired memory and cognition.
Bacopa supplement information
Plus: Mind Power Rx with Bacopa - for healthy brain function
Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb used in India for memory, epilepsy, and as a mild sedative. Bacopa commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India. Studies show that bacopa has strong antioxidant properties, protects mental function in those with epilepsy who take the drug phenytion, while a study on rats showed bacopa administration improves learning skills. I have seen Bacopa monnieri also spelled as Bacopa monniera but I have been informed that bacopa monnieri is the correct spelling.
What's in Bacopa?
Two saponins, designated as bacopaside I and II, are found in Bacopa monniera. Additional phytochemicals betulinic acid, wogonin and oroxindin have been isolated from the aerial parts of Bacopa monniera. Bacopa also has the flavonoids apigenin and luteolin.
Bacopa has been revered for centuries in the Ayurvedic herbal tradition of India to enhance clear thinking and support memory function. Studies have shown that Bacopa supports learning and memory in humans. In animal models, Bacopa provides antioxidant protection for critical memory centers and helps to reduce the effects of stress on the brain. Traditional application suggests that Bacopa has a direct effect on improving brain functions, increasing concentration, and in promoting memory functions. Bacosides play a protective role in the synaptic functions of the nerves in the hippocampus, the seat of memory. Nerve impulses are transmitted across the synapses and their degeneration is believed to contribute to impaired memory and cognition.