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  It '''Bacopa Monnieri''' is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic and white, with four to five petals. Its ability to grow in water makes it a popular aquarium plant. It can even grow in slightly brackish conditions.The whole herb is used medicinally in India in a variety of ways. It is grown as a medicinal crop and is being research for antioxidant properties, to help the nervous system, and to improve memory and mental functions.Bacopa is a genus of 70–100 aquatic plants belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It is commonly known as Waterhyssop.

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{{Parts Used|RootRoots}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}

{{Common names|kn=ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ Brahmi, ಕಿರು ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ Kiru brahmi|ml=Brahmi|sa=Brahmi, Tiktalonika|ta=Neer brahmi, Pirami|te=Sambrani aku |hi=Baam|en=AgrimonyIndian pennywort, Moneywort|gu=Baam, Jalanevari|mr=Brahmi, Jalabrahmi}}<ref name="Common names"/> ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light)===Veerya===Sheet (cold)===Vipaka===Madhura (Sweet)===Karma=== ===Prabhava===

{{Leaf|SimpleSmall|Oval|The leaves Leaves that are divided into 3-6 toothed leafletssucculent and relatively thick, with smaller leaflets in betweenBrahmi leaves grow alternately on the soft hairy stem}}<ref name="Leaf"/>

{{Flower|Unisexual|2|White-4cm long|Yellowpurplish|5-20Five petals|Flowers Season is June - AugustBrahmi flowers bloom in most months of the year. Flowering throughout the year}}

{{Fruit|Oval|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest Brahmi fruit is oval and sharp at apex with hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs||Fruitig throughout the year}}

Plants can be grown The plant is propagated by soft herbaceous cuttings. For mass propagation, whole plant is cut into small divisions and planted directly in warmer temperate climates through to tropical zonesthe sunken beds. About 62,500 nos. of cuttings required for planting one hectare area.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Season to grow==It prefers part to full sun and It prefers Summer season.<ref name="Season to grow"/> ==Required Ecosystem/Climate==It is found at altitudes up to 1300 m. Near-neutral, clayey loam to clayey soils are best suited for the growth of Bacopa monnieri. In North India, it can grow in a wide range of temperatures (15–40 oC) and soil pH (5–7.5). ==Kind of soil needed==The plant occurs in a variety of soil types if the habitat provides wet and semi-shade conditions.

{{Commonly seen|Moist and wet places}}, {{Commonly seen|borders Irrigated fields}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of water }}, {{Commonly seen|Bank of channels, wells, irrigated fields etc}}.

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