Improve Cerebral Activity Naturally With Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri plant is an Ayurvedic herb used in India for memory enhancement. Ayurvedic medicine has touted the cognitive enhancing effects of Bacopa monniera for centuries. Bacopa herb commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India.
Studies show that bacopa herb has strong antioxidant properties, protects mental function in those with epilepsy who take the drug phenytion, while a study on rats showed bacopa administration improves learning skills.
Two saponins, designated as bacopaside I and II, are found in Bacopa monniera. Additional phytochemicals betulinic acid, wogonin and oroxindin have been isolated from the aerial parts of Bacopa monniera. Bacopa also has the flavonoids apigenin and luteolin which are beneficial to the brain.
Bacopa extract is a great neurotonic, immuno-modulator, adaptogen, tranquilizer, memory and learning enhancing, cerebral activator, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, anti-asthmatic ayurvedic herb. Other benefits are anti allergic, free radicals scavenging effect and as herbal supplement in Epilepsy, anxiety and depression.
In another similar study mentioned in Neuropsychopharmacology (Aug.2002), its effects were documented for several weeks and various memory functions were tested with levels of anxiety. The study revealed the same Bacopa monnieri decreases the rate of forgetting of newly acquired information, verbal learning rate and memory consolidation.
In the modern world, there are times when you need to buckle down and learn something new. It could be anything from a presentation at work to studying for a test when you want to achieve a higher level of mental clarity. Bacopa is an herb that can help you reach your goal.
Bacopa extract, made from Bacopa monniera is generally standardized to 20% bacosides and has been used in Ayurvedic herbalism to support mental acuity for thousands of years. In modern clinical studies as discussed above, this herb has been associated with learning and retaining new information.
Bacopa is available in capsule or tablet for in various potencies. It is recommended that you purchase a standardized version of this herb to make sure each serving contains active ingredients which are needed to help improve mental function. Look to your local or internet health food store for name brands like Solaray, Source Naturals, Planetary Herbals, and Natures Plus to ensure quality and purity of the product you purchase.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Bacopa monnieri is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.
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