Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Scrophulariaceæ.
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- noun Any of the
genus Bacopa ofaquatic plants , the waterhyssop.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Interestingly, both herbs are called “brahmi” in Sanskrit, but while gota kola is the more famous brahmi, bacopa is considered the more efficacious for the brain.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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One must differentiate the bacopa brahmi from the more popular “gota kola,” which is also called brahmi but is far less effective for improving mental function and especially memory.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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FORMULA NUMBER 7: Bacopa-Ginkgo Brain Strength: bacopa extract, ginkgo leaf extract, ashwagandha, guggul, saussurea, cardamom, gotu kola, asparagus root, chebulic myrobalan, Indian valerian root; use for poor memory and concentration.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Other herbs that traditionally have been known to benefit brain function are gota kola (Hydrocotyl asiatica) and bacopa (B. monnieri).
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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It has been found that the bacosides in bacopa increase protein synthesis, which helps to regnerate brain cells, making it useful for all degenerative brain disease, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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While gota kola may be helpful in “clearing” the mind of unwanted thoughts, bacopa is far more effective for relieving anxiety and improving memory.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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In one corner, yellow strawflower, purple bacopa and purple superbells draw attention in a deep-blue pot.
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Some common combinations in Schwerdt and Wendland's garden are lantana with geraniums and sweet potato vine, celosia with geraniums and superbells, and marigolds with bacopa and lantana.
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Although lexapro does almost interact with alcohol, the brahmi bacopa recommends happening online beverages.
Wii-volution 2009
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I am perhaps dry and tired, but after brahmi bacopa like i was on reason: immune feels good.
Wii-volution 2009
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