Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.
Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.
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Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
It is used in Ayurveda. In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned manufacturers of dietary supplement products containing Bacopa monnieri against making illegal and unproven claims that the herb can treat various diseases. There is inconclusive evidence of it improving cognitive performance and memory, and its safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productStolon cutting
Vigorous **runners** are cut into 2–3-node pieces and set in a cool, moist place.
Rooting & sprouting
Roots form at the nodes and new shoots rise above the soil.
Spreading growth
In season the plant opens **white to pale purple flowers, May–October**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Flowering & harvest
After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **whole plant harvested year-round**.
Uses
- It is used in Ayurveda.
- In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned manufacturers of dietary supplement products containing Bacopa monnieri against making illegal and unproven claims that the herb can treat various diseases.
Habitat & conservation
Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.
Conservation
Bacopa has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Bacopa monnieri — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Bacopa monnieri — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q1366575 — Wikidata,