Dr. KESHAV B. KAMALIYAPAVITRA GANGADHAR HEGDE2023-04-272023-04-272021https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810196772Plants 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.EnglishThesis