Medicinal Name: Bacopa monnieri
Common names: water hyssop, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort.
Properties: diuretic, laxative, purgative, tonic
Treatment: Alzheimer’s, poor memory, lack of concentration, constipation, gas, rheumatism
Used in Ayurvedic medicine, water hyssop is used principally for disorders of the nervous system, such as neuralgia, epilepsy, and mental illness, but it is also employed for a wide range of other disorders, including indigestion, ulcers, gas and constipation, asthma and bronchitis, and infertility.
In China, it is taken as a yang tonic for impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, and rheumatic conditions. In Indonesia, the plant is a remedy for filariasis (a tropical disease caused by worms). In Cuba, water hyssop is used as a purgative, and a decoction of the whole plant is taken as a diuretic and laxative. The expressed juice is mixed with oil and applied as a rub for arthritic pain.
It is thought to increase certain brain chemicals that are involved in thinking, learning, and memory. It might also protect brain cells from chemicals involved in Alzheimer disease. Indian research suggests that water hyssop improves mental function, memory, and concentration, as well as reduces learning time
Preparation:
Infusion- bring water to a boil then add herb and simmer for 10-15 minutes
Caution: high amounts can cause vomiting
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