Brahmi

Synonym

• Jalbrahmi
• Bacopa
• Babies tear
• Bacopa monnieri
• Hespestis monniera
• Nirbrahmi
• Indian Pennywort
• Jalanevari
• water hyssop
• Herb of Grace

Geographical Source

• It is a herb found throughout India, in wet, damp and marshy places

Characteristics

• Color: Green
• Taste: Bitter
• Shape: The leaves are fleshy,entire,broad apex,sessile and their lower surface is dotted.

Uses

• Brahmi is used as a nerve tonic and an aid to learning.
• Brahmi is rich in Vitamin C so it can be used in the salads, soups.
• Brahmi oil restores and preserves the memory.
• Brahmi is used in traditional Indian medicines for the treatment of bronchitis.

• Brahmi is used for the treatment of chronic cough.

• Brahmi is used for the treatment of asthma.

• Brahmi is used for the treatment of hoarseness.

• Brahmi is used for the treatment of arthritis.

• Brahmi is used for the treatment of rheumatism.