Water Hyssop

Bacopa monnieri

A creeping, succulent perennial growing up to 50cm (20in) in height. The leaves are spatula-shaped and fleshy with pale blue or white flowers, on long tender stalks.

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Which probiotic is it in?:

Habit and cultivation: Grows in the warmer temperate and tropical areas of the world especially Southern Asia. Thrives in marshland, developing into dense mats on mudflats and at the edges of mango swamps.

Actions (known for): Adaptogenic, nervine tonic and sedative.

History of Water Hyssop

First described in ancient Sanskrit books, around the 6th century AD. It was categorized as meaning ‘intellect rejuvenation’ and has been the star of Ayurvedic medicine in relation to mind-related health concerns.

Parts used from the Water Hyssop

Whole herb.

Constituents (bio available chemicals):

Mainly saponins, steroidal, saponins, bacoside A and B.

Nutritional constituents:

Vitamin: B6.

Indications:

Epilepsy, mental exhaustion, poor memory and concentration, nerve damage and neurasthenia.

Dosage:

Liquid extract (1:2): 40-90ml per week. Decoction of dried herb: 3-9g daily.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Cautions for therapeutic doses

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