Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa monnieri

Neerbranhi(Somyalata)


clasification of
Bacopa monnieri

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family:
Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Bacopa

Species: B. monnieri

Common name:
Thyme leaves gratiola, Neerbranhi (Somyalata).


Nature

It is a herb with succulent stem and leaves, spreading on moist ground.
The flowers are very small, solitary and bluein colour.
this plant is mostly found near water bodies.


characteristics
Bacopa monnieri: It is a Moderately succulent plant.

Medicinal uses of Bacopa monnieri

every parts of the plant is used medicinally. it is a tonic for nevers and prescribed in mental diseases. the leaf juice is given to infants in bronchitis.
plant countains an alkaloid "
bramhin", which is a cardiac tonic.


position: Common on moist locations.

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