Bacopa (AKA Brahmi) Tincture (1oz)

Bacopa (AKA Brahmi) Tincture

May be supportive for brain fog, anxiety, ptsd, adhd & neurological health 

Ingredients: Organic dried brahmi, Everclear, organic apple cider vinegar, vegetable glycerine.

Another plant ally that has been utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years!
Brahmi is a Sanskrit word that refers to the feminine essence of universal consciousness as well as the creative potential that emerges from pure awareness. Bacopa Monnieri has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to strengthen and improve both short and long-term memory, support focus and concentration, and to generally balance emotional states. Often used to support meditation as they increase the clarity, subtlety, and openness of mind. It has also demonstrated benefits for athsma, mast cell stabilization, increasing thyroid hormone levels, and being anti-spasmodic for smooth muscles.

A unique quality, brahmi is simultaneously calming and stimulating, improving daytime alertness and focus while reducing stress throughout the system and improving the quality of sleep at night—that being said, you may want to avoid use after 6pm, especially if you already struggle with insomnia or racing thoughts around bedtime.

Bacopa may also improve health and longevity by supporting hair, skin, scalp, blood cells, and tissue states.

Additionally, studies have shown promise and usefulness of bacopa for: anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, epilepsy, cognition, and memory enhancement.

Herbal Actions Include:

Antioxidant

• Neuroprotective

• Antidepressant

• Anti-ulcer

• Anti-inflammatory

• Hepatoprotective

• Adaptogen (Braun & Cohen, 2010, pp. 263-264)

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  Contraindications:
  Not for use if you are pregnant, have a thyroid condition, stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal or urinary blockages.

May have negative interactions with: Anticholinergic drugs, Cholinergic drugs, Alzheimer’s medications, (Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors)

Caution advised in hyperthyroidism

• May cause gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with celiac disease, fat malabsorption, vitamin A, D, E and K deficiency or dyspepsia due to high saponin content.

(Braun & Cohen, 2010, p. 266)

Interactions

• Drugs or herbs metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzyme

• Thyroid medication

• Calcium channel blockers

• Sedatives

(Natural Standard, 2014)