A comprehensive review on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell (Brahmi): Utilization as a functional food ingredient and health-promoting attributes
Saloni Saloni, Sunil Kumar Meena, Dinesh Chandra, Priyanka Panda, Sandeep Kumar
Abstract
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell is a traditional medicine that used since ancient times for the treatment of several diseases and in various medical conditions including human memory enhancers. It is utilized as a neuroprotective drug due to its nootropic effects against several neurological diseases. B. monnieri also contains bacoside A bioactive compound that is a vital neuroprotective constituent. B. monnieri has several functional properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidepressant, etc. Commonly, B. monnieri is utilized as drug formulations in different Ayurveda treatments. Several researchers fortified B. monnieri extract in various food products such as ice-cream, chyavanaprasha, herbal ghee, herbal tea, and beverages. B. monnieri extract contains tannins, flavonoids, and glycosides, which add various functional properties to food products. Numerous Brahmi incorporated commercial products available in the national as well as international market.