Bacopa | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for memory and attention with preliminary results. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Bakoba
Latin name
Bacopa monnieri
Common names
Bakoba
foreign names
Bacopa monnieri
The group
Plantaginaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South Asia; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Plantaginaceae family.
The scientific name Bacopa monnieri is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
pneumatic parts
chemical components
Bacosides
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for memory and attention with preliminary results.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may cause digestive upset and interfere with thyroid medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South Asia; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Bacopa monnieri species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
South Asia; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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