Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri
Family: Plantaginaceae
Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as water hyssop or Brahmi, is a perennial aquatic herb with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine as a cognitive enhancer. Its primary bioactives — bacosides A and B — are dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins that have demonstrated significant effects on memory, learning, and neuronal protection.
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in Ayurvedic tradition as a 'Medhya Rasayana' — a class of herbs specifically indicated for improving intellect and memory. Historically given to scholars and students to enhance learning capacity and recall. Traditionally consumed as a fresh juice or ghee-based preparation.
Active Compounds
Mechanisms of Action
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibition
- Serotonin modulation (5-HT₃A receptor)
- Antioxidant neuroprotection
- Dendritic branching enhancement
Applications
Clinical Status
Our BAC-601 standardised extract (50% bacosides) is in preclinical development with encouraging data on memory consolidation and neuroprotective biomarkers. Multiple third-party clinical trials support the ingredient class.
Regulatory Notes
Well-established dietary supplement ingredient with a strong safety profile. Approved in the USA, EU, and across ASEAN markets. Included in pharmacopoeial monographs (USP, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India).
Sourcing & Sustainability
Cultivated in managed wetland environments across India and Sri Lanka using sustainable agricultural practices. Source farms are certified organic with full traceability from harvest through extraction.
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