Scrophulariaceae, is a
perennial creeping herb that thrives in damp soils and marshes
throughout the subcontinent. Bacopa has long been renowned
for its medicinal properties. This has been documented in the
sixth-century Ayurvedic text, the Caraka Samhita, whereby Bacopa
is recommended for the treatment of various mental conditions.
1 Of late, Western medicine has shown interest in this
ancient herb as a potential cognitive enhancer.