Arpita Roy, Chhail Bihari, Jit
Abstract
Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) is an important medicinal plant used and it has several pharmacological properties which include memory and learning enhancer, immunomodulator, adaptogen, cerebral activator, etc. This plant is over exploited due to the preference of its natural drugs over synthetic which compelled us for its conservation. The aim of this review article is to summarize the in vitro propagation studies, conservation methods, commercial production of bacoside from Bacopa monnieri and its dosage and side effects.