You may have heard of Bacopa monnieri, a.k.a. Brahmi (named after one of the highest states of consciousness / Brahman / God consciousness), a.k.a. water hyssop; but did you know this herb restores mind, body, and soul? Bacopa has been used in plant-based medicine since time immemorial, and it sure has made some central nervous systems happy along the way to present day.
Recent research has focused primarily on Bacopa's cognitive-enhancing effects. This medicinal perennial is used to enhance memory development, learning, and concentration. This medicinal plant can help to upgrade your command center!
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled design was utilized with healthy elderly people; they received either a standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri (300 and 600 mg) or placebo once daily for 12 weeks. The results from the study suggest that bacopa can improve attention, cognitive processing, and working memory partly via the suppression of AChE activity.
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