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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bacopin is a standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri, a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. Its primary historical use centers around supporting cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity. In Ayurveda, Bacopa is considered a “medhya rasayana,” or a rejuvenative for the mind, and is believed to promote calmness and balance in the nervous system, which may indirectly support the parasympathetic nervous system by reducing stress and promoting relaxation. However, while modern studies have explored Bacopa’s effects on cognitive performance, memory, and anxiety, there is limited direct scientific evidence linking Bacopa or Bacopin specifically to modulation or enhancement of parasympathetic nervous system activity. Most available research focuses on central nervous system effects, antioxidant properties, and neuroprotection rather than direct action on the autonomic (parasympathetic) system. Thus, its use for supporting the parasympathetic nervous system is justified primarily by traditional use and extrapolation from general anxiolytic and adaptogenic properties, rather than direct scientific validation for this specific bodily system.

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