Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb studied for memory. Meta-analyses of randomized trials suggest a small improvement in memory acquisition and recall after roughly 12 weeks of use, making it one of the better-supported herbal nootropics, though effect sizes are modest. Gastrointestinal upset is the most common side effect.
Too little may be associated with
Less memory support.
Too much may be associated with
GI upset and fatigue.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Research (5)
- The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Lopresti et al. (2025) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Bacopa monnieri: A promising herbal approach for neurodegenerative disease treatment supported by in silico and in vitro research Ali et al. (2023) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Role of Herbal Medicines in the Management of Brain Injury Safdari et al. (2021) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- In vitro cultures of Bacopa monnieri and an analysis of selected groups of biologically active metabolites in their biomass Muszyńska et al. (2016) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- A Bacoside containing Bacopa monnieri extract reduces both morphine hyperactivity plus the elevated striatal dopamine and serotonin turnover Rauf et al. (2012) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
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