This Bacopa monnieri supplement, also known as Brahmi, combines a leaf extract standardized to 45% bacosides with a whole plant extract. Each 2-capsule daily dose provides 300mg of concentrated Bacopa extract, equivalent to 3,000mg of raw Bacopa monnieri herb. These vegan Bacopa capsules help support cognitive health and brain function and are traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory enhancement. A practical choice for adults seeking Bacopa memory support, focus support, brain health, or a plant-based cognitive support supplement.
What Is Bacopa Monnieri?
Bacopa monnieri is a creeping aquatic herb native to the wetlands of India and Southeast Asia. In Ayurvedic medicine it is known as Brahmi and has been used for over 3,000 years as a medhya rasayana, a class of herbs used to support intellect, memory, and mental clarity. Modern standardized Bacopa extracts provide a more concentrated and consistent delivery of bacosides compared with traditional preparations.
What Are Bacosides?
Bacosides are the primary active compounds in Bacopa monnieri, a group of triterpenoid saponins found primarily in the leaves. The two main groups are Bacoside A and Bacoside B. The leaf extract in this formula is standardized to 45% bacosides, ensuring a consistent and measurable amount of active compounds in every capsule despite natural variation in the raw herb.
Leaf Extract + Whole Plant Extract: Why Both
This formula combines two Bacopa monnieri extracts per capsule. The leaf extract standardized to 45% bacosides provides a consistent, quantified amount of the primary active compounds. The whole plant extract provides the full spectrum of Bacopa monnieri constituents beyond the standardized bacosides, including compounds present in the stems and roots. Together they provide 300mg of extract per 2-capsule dose (QCE 3,000mg raw herb).
Understanding 3000mg QCE and the 10:1 Ratio
The Bacopa monnieri 3000mg amount in this product’s name refers to the Quantity of Crude Equivalent (QCE), not the weight of extract per capsule. A 10:1 extract means 10 grams of raw herb were used to produce 1 gram of extract. Each capsule contains 150mg leaf extract (10:1, QCE 1,500mg) plus 150mg whole plant extract (10:1, QCE 1,500mg). Two capsules per day provide 300mg extract, equal to QCE 3,000mg total raw herb equivalent.
This Bacopa monnieri supplement, also known as Brahmi, combines a leaf extract standardized to 45% bacosides with a whole plant extract. Each 2-capsule daily dose provides 300mg of concentrated Bacopa extract, equivalent to 3,000mg of raw Bacopa monnieri herb. These vegan Bacopa capsules help support cognitive health and brain function and are traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory enhancement. A practical choice for adults seeking Bacopa memory support, focus support, brain health, or a plant-based cognitive support supplement.
What Is Bacopa Monnieri?
Bacopa monnieri is a creeping aquatic herb native to the wetlands of India and Southeast Asia. In Ayurvedic medicine it is known as Brahmi and has been used for over 3,000 years as a medhya rasayana, a class of herbs used to support intellect, memory, and mental clarity. Modern standardized Bacopa extracts provide a more concentrated and consistent delivery of bacosides compared with traditional preparations.
What Are Bacosides?
Bacosides are the primary active compounds in Bacopa monnieri, a group of triterpenoid saponins found primarily in the leaves. The two main groups are Bacoside A and Bacoside B. The leaf extract in this formula is standardized to 45% bacosides, ensuring a consistent and measurable amount of active compounds in every capsule despite natural variation in the raw herb.
Leaf Extract + Whole Plant Extract: Why Both
This formula combines two Bacopa monnieri extracts per capsule. The leaf extract standardized to 45% bacosides provides a consistent, quantified amount of the primary active compounds. The whole plant extract provides the full spectrum of Bacopa monnieri constituents beyond the standardized bacosides, including compounds present in the stems and roots. Together they provide 300mg of extract per 2-capsule dose (QCE 3,000mg raw herb).
Understanding 3000mg QCE and the 10:1 Ratio
The Bacopa monnieri 3000mg amount in this product’s name refers to the Quantity of Crude Equivalent (QCE), not the weight of extract per capsule. A 10:1 extract means 10 grams of raw herb were used to produce 1 gram of extract. Each capsule contains 150mg leaf extract (10:1, QCE 1,500mg) plus 150mg whole plant extract (10:1, QCE 1,500mg). Two capsules per day provide 300mg extract, equal to QCE 3,000mg total raw herb equivalent.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Ingredient
Amount Per
Serving
Serving
% Daily
Value
Value
Bacopa monnieri Leaf Extract (Bacopa monnieri, Leaf) 45% Bacosides, 10:1, QCE 3,000mg
300 mg
†
Bacopa monnieri Whole Plant Extract (Bacopa monnieri, Whole Plant) 10:1, QCE 3,000mg
300 mg
†
† Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients:
Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Vegetable Capsule Shell)
Clinical Research
Chronic effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) on human memory
Neuropsychopharmacology, 2002
This randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial examined the effects of Bacopa monnieri extract (300mg/day) on memory function in healthy adults over 12 weeks. The study found significant improvements in spatial working memory accuracy and a reduction in the rate of forgetting newly acquired information compared to placebo, with effects emerging after 8–12 weeks of consistent daily supplementation. The authors confirmed that Bacopa's cognitive effects are gradual and require sustained use, consistent with its traditional Ayurvedic use as a long-term medhya rasayana herb.
Meta analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2014
This meta analysis examined nine randomized controlled trials of Bacopa monnieri supplementation and its effects on cognitive function in healthy adults and older adults. The meta analysis found consistent evidence that Bacopa monnieri significantly improves memory free recall and cognitive processing speed compared to placebo, with effects most pronounced after 8–12 weeks of consistent daily use. The authors concluded that Bacopa monnieri is one of the most clinically well evidenced botanical supplements for cognitive health support, with a favorable safety profile in healthy adults.
Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacopa monnieri and what is it used for?
What are bacosides and why does standardization matter?
Why does this formula use both leaf extract and whole plant extract?
What does 3,000mg QCE mean for Bacopa monnieri?
Can Bacopa monnieri be taken with thyroid medications?
Can Bacopa monnieri be taken with sedatives or sleep medications?
Is Bacopa monnieri safe during pregnancy?
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