Basonym of Drug
Brahmi
Main Synonym
- Kapotvanka
- Somavalli
- Sarasvati
Regional Name
- Bengali: Brahmshak
- Gujarati: Brahmi
- Hindi: Jalaneem, Brahmi
- Tamil: Nirabrahmi
- Telugu: Shambrani Chettu
- English: Bacopa
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Classification (Gana)
- Aacharya Charak mentioned Brahmi in Prajasthapana Gana
- In Bhavaprakash Nighantu mentioned Brahmi in Guduchyadi Varga
External Morphology
Punctate, and succulent herb
Useful Parts
- Whole plant
Important Phytoconstituent
Brahmine, Herpestine, Alanine, Ascorbic Acid, Nicotinic Acid
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Madhura
Action
Kaphapittahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Medhya (Boost cognitive power)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenating)
- Apasmarhara (Anti-epileptic)
- Sothahara (Anti-inflammatory)
Therapeutic Uses
- Apasmara - Brahmi Taila Nasya is beneficial in epilepsy.
- Unmada - Brahmi juice with Kustha and honey in the morning is beneficial.
- Masurika - Juice of Brahmi is beneficial in measles.
Dose
- Juice - 10-20 ml
Formulations
- Brahmi Ghrita
- Brahmi Rasayan
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required