Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

  
Botanical Name—
Bacopa Monnieri (Linn.) Pennell (B. monnieria (L.) Wetst; Herpestis monnieria (L.) Kunth; Gratiola monniera L.)




Habitat:
 Throughout the plains of
India in damp marshy areas.
English Thyme-leaved Gratiola.
Ayurvedic Braahmi, Aindri, Nirbraahmi,
Kapotavankaa, Bhaarati,
Darduradalaa, Matsyaakshaka,
Shaaluraparni, Mandukaparni (also
equated with Centella asiatica Linn.,










Action:
Adaptogenic, astringent,
diuretic, sedative, potent nervine
tonic, anti-anxiety agent (improves
mental functions, used in insanity,
epilepsy), antispasmodic (used in
bronchitis, asthma and diarrhoea).