Bacopa MonnieriEvidence & Dosage
Memory, Bacosides, Long-term Effect and Tolerance
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 665
- With abstract
- 49
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 43
- Highly cited
- 50
- Publication years
- 1966–2026
Bacopa Monnieri in the context of Cognition
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Go to CognitionTop studies on Bacopa Monnieri
Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
Investigating the Neuroprotective and Cognitive-Enhancing Effects of Bacopa monnieri: A Systematic Review Focused on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Apoptosis.
Antioxidants (Basel)2024n=65Review200 influential citationsThe aging of the global population has increased the prevalence of neurodegenerative conditions. <i>Bacopa monnieri</i> (BM), an herb with active compounds, such as bacosides A and B, betulinic acid, loliolide, asiatic acid, and quercetin,…
Pharmacological attributes of Bacopa monnieri extract: Current updates and clinical manifestation.
Frontiers in nutrition2022n=100D74 influential citationsBacopa monnieri has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, alone or in combination with other herbs, as a memory and learning enhancer, sedative, and anti-epileptic. This review aimed to highlight the health benefits of B. monnieri…
The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects.
Psychopharmacology (Berl)2001RCT58 influential citations<h4>Rationale</h4>Extracts of Bacopa monniera have been reported to exert cognitive enhancing effects in animals. However, the effects on human cognition are inconclusive.<h4>Objective</h4>The current study examined the chronic effects of…
Assessment of the mechanistic role of an Indian traditionally used ayurvedic herb Bacopa monnieri (L.)Wettst. for ameliorating oxidative stress in neuronal cells.
J Ethnopharmacol2024Study57 influential citations<h4>Ethnopharmacological relevance</h4>This study has important ethnopharmacological implications since it systematically investigated the therapeutic potential of Bacopa monnieri(L.) Wettst. (Brahmi) in treating neurological disorders…
Cholinesterase Inhibitors from Plants and Their Potential in Alzheimer's Treatment: Systematic Review.
Brain Sci2025n=223Review56 influential citations<h4>Introduction</h4>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, primarily due to dysfunction of acetylcholine caused by acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. While…
Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
J Altern Complement Med2008n=54RCT48 influential citations<h4>Objectives</h4>Study aims were to evaluate effects of Bacopa monnieri whole plant standardized dry extract on cognitive function and affect and its safety and tolerability in healthy elderly study participants.<h4>Design</h4>The study…
Bacosides from Bacopa monnieri extract: An overview of the effects on neurological disorders.
Phytotherapy research : PTR2021D48 influential citationsFrom ancient history, complementary and alternative medicines have played a significant role as holistic therapeutic treatments of various human diseases including cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases, and skin problems. One Indian…
Chronic effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) on human memory.
Neuropsychopharmacology2002n=76RCT47 influential citationsA study is reported on the effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) on human memory. Seventy-six adults aged between 40 and 65 years took part in a double-blind randomized, placebo control study in which various memory functions were tested and…
Amelioration of Amyloid-β Induced Alzheimer's Disease by Bacopa monnieri through Modulation of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and GSK-3β/Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling.
Mol Nutr Food Res2024Study40 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent dementia, affecting a large number of populations. Despite being under scrutiny for decades, an effective therapeutic option is still not available.<h4>Methods and…
Comparative Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology Analysis Reveal Shared Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst and Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Mol Neurobiol2024Study38 influential citationsBacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst and Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., two nootropics, are recognized in Indian Ayurvedic texts. Studies have attempted to understand their action as memory enhancers and neuroprotectants, but many molecular aspects…
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