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Brahmi (Bacopa) Tincture
$33
Ingredients:
Organic Bacopa, Organic Cane Alcohol
Benefits: Brain tonic; immune support; anti-oxidant; nervine; nootropic.
Bacopa
Bacopa is not the most well-known plant, though it has grown in popularity recently for it’s potent adaptogenic properties, primarily related to mental processes and anything related to the brain. Originally known as “Brahmi,” which translates to ‘sacred’ or ‘holy,’ Bacopa enhances intellectual capabilities, improving memory and comprehension. It is, essentially, a brain tonic.
Due to its ability to improve circulation, Bacopa has been used to treat ailments from rheumatism to depression, while also being considered an stress-reliever and helpful in fighting off bronchitis and fevers. As a nerve tonic, it is also helpful in treating tinnitus and neuropathy.
Bacopa improves mental clarity and the ability to compartmentalize information; it nourishes brain nerve cells and helps cleanse the blood. It has been used in Ayurveda for centuries to improve mental alertness, cognition, and mood, Recent studies have shown that it can support patients with neurodegenerative diseases and reverse signs of memory impairment; it reduces free radical damage and suppresses the release of cytokines. It can also reduce the severity of ADHD symptoms, specifically restlessnesss and impulsivity. By reducing cortisol levels, it can elevate the mood and reduce stress and anxiety; it has shown comparable results to benzodiazepines in some studies. Bacopa can help lower blood pressure levels; in test studies it has shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Note: Bacopa can enhance the effects of cholinergic drugs and antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs.