Brahmi is an ancient Indian herb, famously known for its benefits in healing the nervous system and improving brain function. Ayurvedic medicine titles it as a medhyarasayana, which means, it acts as a nerve tonic and a revitalizing agent. Although it has quickly come to the mainstream as an adaptogenic agent, It has been in use by Indian traditional medicine for about 3000 years. Mentions of this herbs have been found in two of the most ancient Indian texts Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. Sushruta Samhita talks about the use of brahmi ghrita and brahmi as a rejuvenator.

It might interest you to know that the word brahmi comes from the word Brahman or the name of the Hindu God Brahma, both of these refer to the universal mind or consciousness. So, brahmi literally means the power of Brahma. Interestingly, it might refer to the tonic effects of brahmi on the nervous system.

Brahmi plant is a creeping succulent. It primarily spreads on the ground and has a tendency to retain a lot of water. It is a perennial herb (doesn’t need replanting) and grows well in wetlands and marshy areas. The succulent leaves of brahmi plant grow opposite to each other on its branches. Brahmi bears white, blue and purple colored flowers which grow solitary on the ends of the branches.

Some basic facts about brahmi:

• Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri
• Family: Scrophulariaceae
• Common name: Brahmi, jalbuti, water hyssop, moneywort, Indian pennywort
• Sanskrit name: Brahmi
• Parts used: Leaves, stem
• Native region and geographical distribution: Brahmi is primarily found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows well in India, Nepal, Pakistan, China, and Sri Lanka. In India, brahmi can be found in the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. Brahmi has also been reported growing in many Arabian countries including Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
• Energetics: Cooling

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