Bacopa monnieri Extract (Waterhyssop) (Brahmi)

Scientific Effect

Bacopa monnieri is a well-known herb in Indian Tradional Medicine. Supplemention can improve cognitive health and memory.



Clinical Study

An open-label study to elucidate the effects of standardized Bacopa monnieri extract in the management of symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

Results

"Standardized extract of B. monnieri was found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of ADHD and was well-tolerated by the children."

Study Citation

Dave, U. P., Dingankar, S. R., Saxena, V. S., Joseph, J. A., Bethapudi, B., Agarwal, A., & Kudiganti, V. (2014). An open-label study to elucidate the effects of standardized Bacopa monnieri extract in the management of symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Advances in mind-body medicine, 28(2), 10-15.

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Clinical Study

Bacopa significantly improved memory acquisition and retention in healthy older Australians.

Results

"Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial."

Study Citation

Morgan, A., & Stevens, J. (2010). Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. The journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 16(7), 753-759.

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Clinical Study

This study provides further evidence that B. monnieri has potential for safely enhancing cognitive performance in the aging.

Results

"Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial."

Study Citation

Calabrese, C., Gregory, W. L., Leo, M., Kraemer, D., Bone, K., & Oken, B. (2008). Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 14(6), 707-713.

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