The Bacopa monnieri herb has some interesting properties as studies have shown that the active compounds within, known as bacosides, can help regenerate brain tissue and positively influence brain cells along with studies showing this herb may help with Alzheimers.

This herb can also be used to aid the liver following toxin damage, making it a great tea to be used the morning after a big night out. Other benefits include blood pressure regulation and high levels of anti-oxidants.

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Health Benefits

Diverse benefits, the main ones being...

Positive influence on the mind
Blood pressure regulation
Helps repair liver function

Brewing

Add a good pinch of dried bacopa to one cup of boiled water.
Steep for 3 minutes with the cup covered.
You can also tear and bruise the leaves so that the aromatic oils are released in the water.

Cautionary

Can slightly reduce heart rate, which is good for those with a high heart rate but use with caution if yours is unusually low. Can increase the thyroid hormone. Can increase fluid secretion in the urinary tract and lungs.

Bacopa Tea