Evidence supporting the use of: Bacopa monnieri
For the health condition: Parkinson's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is a herb widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, primarily as a cognitive enhancer and nervine tonic. Its use in the context of Parkinson's Disease (PD) is largely based on traditional claims regarding its general neuroprotective properties and its reputed ability to support brain function and mitigate symptoms of neurological decline. However, there is limited direct scientific evidence to substantiate its efficacy specifically for Parkinson's Disease. While some preclinical studies (in vitro and animal models) suggest that Bacopa monnieri extracts might possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically be beneficial in neurodegenerative conditions like PD, clinical trials in humans with Parkinson's Disease are lacking. Systematic reviews and research to date do not provide strong support for the use of Bacopa monnieri as a treatment or adjunct therapy for PD. Instead, its use in this context is primarily rooted in traditional medicine and extrapolated from its general neuroprotective effects. Therefore, while Bacopa monnieri is sometimes promoted as supportive for neurological health, there is minimal scientific validation for its use specifically for Parkinson's Disease, and it should not be considered a primary or evidence-based treatment for this condition.
Other ingredients used for Parkinson's Disease
acetyl l-carnitineakkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
ashwagandha
beta caryophyllene
black garlic
butyrate triglyceride
catechins
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fava bean
fisetin
fish oil
ginkgo biloba
gotu kola
green tea
l-carnosine
l-glutathione
lion's mane
luteolin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
melatonin
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
phosphatidylserine
phytocannabinoids
quercetin
resveratrol
SAMe (s-adenosyl-l-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
sulforaphane glucosinolate
ubiquinol
Urolithin A
velvet bean
vitamin D
vitamin D3
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
lingzhi
ferulic acid
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Apigenin
Agmatine
Astragalin
Biopterin
Baicalein
Brahmi
Broad Bean
bacoside
Baicalin
Catalpol
Creatine
C-Phycocyanin
Cannabidiol
Carnosic acid
Decarboxylase
Ergothioneine
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Other health conditions supported by Bacopa monnieri
Alzheimer's DiseaseAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Fatigue
Inflammation
Insomnia
Memory and Brain Function
Migraine
Parkinson's Disease
Stress
Thinking (cloudy)