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Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy

Bacopa Monnieri: A Pharmacological Aspect

  1. Shikha Suman

Abstract

Brahmi from the ancient time found to be used in the treatment of various diseases and found more suitable for the increase in the mental ability, reduction in stress. A variety of studies have been done to enumerate the various aspect and mode of action of Bacopa monnieri on different disorders using animals as models and found very effective in concern with humans. The review concise pharmacological aspects and mode of action. Keywords: Pharmacological, Clinical test, Medicinal value

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