Bacopa Monnieri Tonic
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Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa, Brahmi
Plantaginaceae
Parts Used
Dried root
Parts Used
India and Southeast Asia
Parts Used
Decoction, fluid extract, infusion, powder, syrup, and tincture
Constituents
Primary Constituents | Other Constituents |
Therapeutic Action
Anxiolitic | Cerebral Tonic | Nervine |
Common Uses
ADHD in both children and adults
Alzheimer's (very limited research)
Memory & recall of information
Information Retention
Anxiety
Bio-markers of oxidative stress
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Contraindications & Safety
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been conclusively studied
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice Root, sweetwood, sweet licorice, and liquorice
Fabaceae
Parts Used
Dried rhizome and root
Parts Used
Southern Europe & Central Asia
Parts Used
Decoction, fluid extract, infusion, powder, syrup, and tincture
Constituents
Primary Constituents | Other |
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Therapeutic Action
adrenal tonic | analgesic | alterative | anti-adipogenic |
antibacterial | anticancer | anticonvulsant | antidiabetic |
antifungal | anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial | antioxidant |
antirheumatic | antiviral | aperient | cardioprotective |
chemopreventative | demulcent | diuretic | emmenagogue |
estrogenic | expectorant | emollient | hepatic |
hepatoprotective | hypoglycemic | hypertensive | laxative |
nootropic | pancreatic | stomachic |
Common Uses
Coughs, colds, & bronchitis
Tooth decay & gum disease
Gastric/duodenal ulcer
Constipation (especially in children)
Estrogen balance
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Contraindications & Safety
Do not consume if diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension*, liver disorders, kidney insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, hypoglycemia, or hypokalemia.
Excessive doses can deplete potassium and cause sodium retention.
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
May interfere with hypoglycemic or hormone therapy.
*New research shows that an alcoholic tincture may be supportive of heart conditions, but other preparations should be avoided.
Zingiber officinale
Ginger, jiang (Chinese), black ginger, cochin ginger
Zingiberaceae
Parts Used
Root and rhizome
Parts Used
Asia and Africa
Parts Used
Essential oil, fluid extract, fresh juice, infusion, powder, and tincture
Constituents
Primary Constituents | Other Constituents |
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Therapeutic Action
adjuvant | anthelmintic | hypoglycemic | sialogogue |
analgesic | antispasmodic | hypocholesterolemic | stimulant |
antibiotic | aromatic | hypotensive | stomachic |
antiemetic | carminative | gastroprotective | tonic |
antifungal (weak) | corrective | hepatoprotective | |
anti-inflammatory | diaphoretic | hypoglycemic | |
antiparasitic | emmenagogue | hypocholesterolemic | |
antiplatelet | expectorant | hypotensive | |
antipyretic | gastroprotective | nervine | |
antitussive | hepatoprotective | rubefacient |
Common Uses
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Lack of appetite
High cholesterol
Circulation issues
Digestive tonic (constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea)
Headaches
Inflammation
Sore throat/colds
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Contraindications & Safety
Conflicting reports in safety during pregnancy
Possible interactions with Warfarin, insulin medications, and medications that work with calcium blockers
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.