STANDARDIZATION OF ULTRASONIC PRETREATMENT FOR DRYING BRAHMI LEAVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TISANE
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2021
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College of Food Processing Technology and Bio-Energy Anand Agricultural University Anand
Abstract
Plants that possess therapeutic properties which exert valuable pharmacological
effects on the human body are generally recognized as medicinal plants and they have
special place in sociocultural, spiritual and healthcare arena. Bacopa monnieri is a well known Indian medicinal plant, commonly known as Brahmi, has been used as a memory
enhancer in Ayurvedic as well as Chinese medicinal system. Brahmi contain antioxidants,
phenolic compounds and saponins especially Bacosides which are responsible for brain
tonic effect. It shows memory boosting activity and is used for the treatment and prevention
of anxiety, diseases related to heart, respiration and nervous system.