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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=brahmiಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ Brahmi, ಕಿರು ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ Kiru brahmi|ml=brahmiBrahmi|sa=brahmiBrahmi, Tiktalonika|ta=Neer brahmi, Pirami|te=sambrani Sambrani aku |hi=brahmiBaam|en=indian Indian 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|smallSmall|ovalOval|leaves Leaves that are succulent and relatively thick, Brahmi leaves grow alternately on the soft hairy stem}}<ref name="Leaf"/>

{{Flower|Unisexual||whiteWhite-purplish|five Five petals|Brahmi flowers bloom in most months of the year. Flowering throughout the year}}

{{Fruit|ovalOval||Brahmi fruit is oval and sharp at apexWith apex 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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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.cricketfundas.com/health-fundas/brahmi-chemical-constituents-and-uses/ "morphology"Morphology]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/herb/brahmi.htm "Brahmi Herbal Medicine]</ref><ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/b/bacopa-monnieri Common names]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[httpshttp://wwwagritech.tnau.pfafac.orgin/userhorticulture/Planthorti_medicinal%20crops_brahmi.aspx?LatinNamehtml Cultivation details]</ref><ref name=Bacopa+monnieri "Cultivation detailsSeason to grow">[https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/bacopa-monnieri Bacopa monnier on vikaspedia.in]</ref>