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Clinical studies, reviews, and authoritative texts cited on brahmi.in

All information on brahmi.in is based on peer-reviewed research, authoritative Ayurvedic texts, and evidence-based reviews. Below are the key sources used. We prioritize studies published in reputable, indexed journals.

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Clinical Trials & Human Studies

  1. Stough C, Lloyd J, Clarke J, et al. The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects. Psychopharmacology. 2008;136(4):481-490. PubMed
  2. Morgan A, Stevens J. Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2010;16(7):753-759. PubMed
  3. Benson S, Downey LA, Stough C, et al. An acute, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study of 320 mg and 640 mg doses of a special extract of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08) on sustained cognitive performance. Phytotherapy Research. 2014;28(3):456-464. PubMed
  4. Calabrese C, Gregory WL, Leo M, et al. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2008;14(6):707-713. PubMed
  5. Roodenrys S, Booth D, Bulzomi S, et al. Chronic effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) on human memory. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2002;27(2):279-281. PubMed
  6. Kongkeaw C, Dilokthornsakul P, Thanarangsarit P, et al. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2014;151(1):528-535. PubMed
  7. Barbhaiya HC, Desai RP, Patwardhan B, et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of Bacopa monnieri in cognitive function. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 2021;12(3):543-553. PubMed

Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

  1. Pase MP, Kean J, Sarris J, et al. The cognitive-enhancing effects of Bacopa monnieri: a systematic review of randomized, controlled human clinical trials. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2012;18(7):647-652. PubMed
  2. Russo A, Borrelli F. Bacopa monnieri, a reputed nootropic plant: an overview. Phytomedicine. 2005;12(4):305-317. PubMed
  3. Kumar V, Chatterjee SS. Nootropic activity of Bacopa monnieri: a review. Pharmacognosy Reviews. 2008;2(3):38-45.
  4. Aguiar S, Borowski T. Neuropharmacological review of the nootropic herb Bacopa monnieri. Rejuvenation Research. 2013;16(4):313-326. PubMed

Preclinical & Animal Studies

  1. Holcomb LA, Dhanasekaran M, Hitt AR, et al. Bacopa monnieri extract reduces amyloid beta levels in PSAPP mice. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 2006;9(3):243-251. PubMed
  2. Vijayan V, Helen A. Protective efficacy of bacoside A against oxidative stress in experimental myocardial infarction in rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2007;61(4):224-232.
  3. Bhattacharya SK, Ghosal S. Anxiolytic activity of a standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri: an experimental study. Phytomedicine. 1998;5(2):77-82.

Ayurvedic & Traditional Texts

  1. Sharma PV. Dravyaguna Vijnana. Vol 2. Chaukhamba Bharati Academy; 2006.
  2. Dash B, Kashyap L. Materia Medica of Ayurveda. Concept Publishing; 1980.
  3. Govindarajan R, Vijayakumar M, Pushpangadan P. Antioxidant approach to disease management and the role of 'Rasayana' drugs of Ayurveda. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2005;99(2):165-178.
  4. Frawley D, Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine. Lotus Press; 1986.

Safety & Toxicology References

  1. Singh RH, Singh L. Studies on the anti-anxiety effect of the Medhya Rasayana drug Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha. 1980;1(1):133-148.
  2. Ernst E. Adverse effects of herbal drugs in Ayurveda. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 2002;95(11):544-545.
  3. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Bacopa monnieri Monograph. Available at: therapeuticresearch.com

General Resources

Citation note: We reference studies by their PubMed IDs where available. Readers are encouraged to consult the original publications for complete methodologies and results. This page will be updated as new research becomes available.

Last updated: July 2026