The little marsh plant that makes you less dumb! 😄
What is water hyssop?
Water hyssop or bacopa monnieri is an aquatic plant found in tropical regions.
It has been used for thousands of years in traditional Indian medicine, under the name brahmi, mainly as a regenerative tonic for the brain and nervous system.
In India, it is said that the legendary memory of elephants is due to their consumption of hyssops!
In the West, it is mainly prescribed to improve cognitive functions. However, its benefits are far more extensive.
It is rich in :
- Stigmasterol.
- Fatty acids.
- Bacosides.
- Flavonoids.
- Betulin.
- Quercetin.
- Alkaloids.
- Luteolin.
How to use it?
The stem and leaves of bacopa are used.
It is mainly found as a dietary supplement, in tablet form.
Indians also cook it.
Its therapeutic properties combine particularly well with those of sweet potato and parsley.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- Low blood pressure.
It is recommended to obtain the approval of my doctor before taking medicinal herbs.
Benefits
Bacopas are well appreciated by the nervous system, the brain and the inner ear.
Medicinal properties
This plant is renowned for its :
- Cognitive.
- Antioxidant.
- Anxiolytic.
- Restorative.
- Neuroprotective.
- Hypotensive.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Adaptogenic.
- Digestive.
- Immunostimulant.
- Antidepressant.
- Tonic.
- Antimicrobial.
Diseases
Water hyssop has traditionally been used for :
- Stress.
- Cancer.
- Deafness.
- Mental fatigue.
- Concentration disorders.
- Gastrointestinal disorders.
- Bronchitis.
- Alzheimer’s disease.
- Asthma.
- Urinary tract infections.
- Insomnia.
- Memory disorders.
Emotions
While bacopa monnieri can alleviate some symptoms, it is not a cure.
Behind most pathologies lie emotional wounds.
It’s by going within myself that I can understand the root causes of illnesses.
I discover how to deal with my emotions.
Conclusion
What are the medicinal benefits of bacopa?
It helps the body adapt and recover, thanks to its ability to fortify certain cells.
Combined with emotional acceptance, this powerful plant can support self-healing.