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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