Brahmi Leaves

Description

Brahmi is a small creeping plant with several branches. It reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and has 10 to 35 cm long branches. The leaves are oval in shape and measure 1-2 cm long by 3-8 mm wide. Brahmi, also known as Bacopa, is a plant with various medicinal properties that is widely used in Ayurveda. Brahmi is a creeper and a seasonal herb that has been used for decades to treat a variety of health conditions. Brahmi is found in marshy areas near streams and ponds throughout India especially in the North eastern regions.

Different names in different languages:

Latin name – Bacopa monnieri
English name – Thyme leaved gratiola, Water hyssop.
Hindi name – Brahmi.
Bengali name – Birami.
Telugu name – Sambarenu.
Kannada name – Jala brahmi.
Tamil name – Neera brahmi.

BENEFITS

It’s used to cure eczema, psoriasis, abscess, and ulceration, among other skin conditions.
It promotes the development of skin, hair, and nails.
It also disinfects the skin and speeds up the healing process when applied externally.
It helps improve the skin’s melanin pigment.
Helps in reducing hair fall to a considerable amount and also boosts hair growth at the same time.