Bacopa, also known as Herb of Grace, Bacopa Monnieri, Brahmi, Indian Pennywort, Jalanimba, was used in Ayurveda for long time. (Do not confuse it with Gotu Kola, also called sometimes Brahmi.)

Benefits:

• it is commonly used to improve ADHD symptoms, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety;
• protects brain cells from chemicals involved in Alzheimer’s disease;
• improves memory and hand-eye coordination (more efficient for children);
• might prevent some kind of seizures, if you got epilepsy;
• may be useful in case of asthma, back ache, joint pain, sexual problems;
• slows the heart bit.

Side effects:

• it is safe orally, short term (up to 12 weeks);
• do not use it if pregnant or breast feeding;
• slows down the heart beat;
• do not use it if you have ulcers or lung conditions (increase the secretion of the fluid);
• careful in case of thyroid disorders (might increase thyroid hormone).

Dosage:

• no appropriate dose established, depends of age, health, thyroid activity and other conditions.