Brahmi
ब्राह्मी
Water Hyssop · ബ്രാഹ്മി
About
Bacopa monnieri. Classical Medhya Rasayana for cognition.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | ब्राह्मी |
|---|---|
| English | Water Hyssop |
| Malayalam | ബ്രാഹ്മി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, sara |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Memory, anxiety, ADHD, epilepsy, hair growth (oil).
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.