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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.16423.2

Abstract

Brahmi is known to be for its Medhya Rasayana properties. One may also note various other properties than Medhya Rasayana while referring Brahmi in the classical Ayurvedic texts ranging from Samhitas to Nighantus. Surprisingly, when we refer modern pharmacological & Phytochemical studies of Brahmi (Bacopamonnieri), one may co-relate these activities. This paper is taking account of the various paryaya (synonyms), etymological derivations of some of them, regarding its Rasapanchaka (Ayurvedic Pharmacological aspects), its Dhoshaghnatva & Rogaghnatva. Paper will briefly discuss about its chemical constituents & pharmacological studies undertaken on plant.

Keywords : Brahmi; Bacopa Monnieri; Medhya Rasayana; Dravyaguna; Pharmacology; Phytochemistry; Review.

Corresponding Author : Aashish S Phadke, Deputy Director, Division of Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders - Lifestyle Modifications & Yoga Modules, Kasturba Health Society, Medical Research Centre, Mumbai 400057, Maharashtra, India.