Botanical name: Bacopa monniera
Common name: Bacopa, Water hyssop, Brahmi, Thyme-leafed Gratiola, Herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Plant part: Whole plant
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: India
Weekly Dosage (mL): 30-90mL

Actions: Anxiolytic, Anticonvulsant, Cognition enhancer, Nervine, Thyroid stimulant

Main indication: ADHD, Alzheimer's disease/dementia, addiction treatment, cognitive function/memory, hypothyroidism

Safety information: Caution with GORD, (saponins can aggravate).

Drug Interactions: Thyroxine - Possible potentiation of thyroid hormone effects

Article: Bacopa and human memory (2002), Bacopa and hypothyroidism (2002)
Bacopa and liver toxicity (2002), Bacopa and morphine withdrawal (2002)
Bacopa antioxidant effects & protection against phenytoin-induced cognitive defects (2000)