[MPWG] Bacopa herb

[Marjorie Nieh]

Below please find a passage on this herb.  I would be very interested to know more about this herb, whether it indeed improves brain function, etc.    Thank you,
  Marjorie Nieh
  Bacopa herb - Memory and alertness  Bacopa (Latin name: Bacopa Monnieri) is a classic brain and nervine tonic included in the "Brahmi" category of herbs, which are those that benefit both the mind and spirit and improve the intellect and consciousness. Bacopa assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the physiological processes involved in relaxation.
  Bacopa is considered the main rejuvenating herb for nerve and brain cells and, therefore, has played a very important role in Ayurvedic therapies for the treatment of cognitive disorders of aging. Countless studies have shown Brahmi helps improve protein activity and protein synthesis, especially in brain cells, which can increase intelligence, longevity and memory and decrease senility and aging. It has tranquilizing effects but, unlike synthetic sedatives which often have side effects of dulling the mind, it actually improves mental clarity. It is also used as an anti-anxiety agent, to calm restlessness in children, and to cure several mental disorders. It is most commonly used as a nervine tonic that enhances learning and academic performance, improves mental aletness, and sharpens short-term and long-term memory.

       
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