Evidence supporting the use of: Bасора
For the body system: Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as bacopa or Brahmi, has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine primarily for cognitive enhancement and as a "medhya rasayana" (nootropic). There is also growing scientific evidence that bacopa may support the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest-and-digest functions in the body. Multiple preclinical studies suggest that bacopa extracts can modulate neurotransmitter levels (such as acetylcholine), enhance antioxidant status in the brain, and reduce stress-induced physiological responses, all of which are linked to parasympathetic activity. Clinical trials in humans have shown that bacopa supplementation can improve measures of attention, information processing, and working memory, potentially by modulating central cholinergic pathways and decreasing cortisol levels (a stress hormone).

Additionally, some studies report bacopa reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation, further implicating its effects on the parasympathetic system. However, while direct clinical evidence specifically measuring parasympathetic nervous system function (e.g., heart rate variability) following bacopa supplementation is limited, the indirect evidence from cognitive, anxiolytic, and stress-reducing effects is strong. Overall, bacopa's use for supporting the parasympathetic nervous system is supported by both traditional use and a growing body of scientific research, though more targeted clinical studies would further strengthen this evidence.

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