Can Bacopa help improve memory?

Bacopa is a herbal remedy made from Bacopa monnieri. This creeping plant grows in marshes and wetlands throughout India and other parts of Southeast Asia. The herbal remedy is also called Brahmi, a word which derives from Brama, the creator god in Hinduism. However, Brahmi is a term that can refer to any substance believed to improve brain function because of the connection between the brain and creativity.

Bacopa has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine, which is the traditional medicine of India. It has been used for many different purposes, including as a treatment for epilepsy, insomnia, asthma, rheumatism and heart failure, and more generally as a nerve tonic. More recently, Bacopa has developed a reputation for enhancing cognitive abilities and protecting people against memory loss and dementia (Read more here).

Source: The Irish Times - Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

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