Medicinal
Ayurveda
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri
Brahmi is a low-growing medicinal herb renowned in Ayurveda for its memory-enhancing and stress-reducing properties.
Quick Facts
Height: 5–15 cm (creeping herb) m
Blooms: June–October
Succulent green stems, small oblong green leaves, white or pale purple flowers
20–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Marshy areas, wetlands, riverbanks, cultivated beds
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical wetlands and moist soils
Lifespan
Perennial with continuous spreading growth
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic brain tonics, stress relief, memory enhancement
Cultural Significance
One of the best-known Medhya Rasayanas (brain tonics) in Ayurveda
Conservation Status
Cultivated and wild; widely available
Did You Know?
Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine
Improves memory and learning in studies
Can grow in very wet soils and even floating mats
Known as 'herb of grace' in English
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo