Evidence supporting the use of: Brahmi
For the health condition: Parkinson's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is an herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, primarily for enhancing memory, cognition, and reducing anxiety. Its use in the context of Parkinson’s Disease is based mainly on traditional and anecdotal applications, rather than robust scientific evidence. Historically, Brahmi has been regarded as a “medhya rasayana,” or brain tonic, believed to promote longevity and mental clarity. In Ayurveda, it is sometimes recommended for neurological conditions, which may include symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson’s Disease.
From a scientific perspective, there is a limited body of preclinical research—mainly in vitro and animal studies—suggesting Brahmi’s antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. Some studies have demonstrated that Bacopa monnieri may reduce oxidative stress and protect dopaminergic neurons, which are implicated in Parkinson’s Disease. However, these findings are preliminary, and there are no well-conducted clinical trials in humans that specifically evaluate Brahmi for the treatment or management of Parkinson’s Disease. Current clinical evidence is insufficient to support its use for this indication.
In summary, while Brahmi’s use for Parkinson’s Disease is supported by tradition and limited preclinical research, there is a lack of rigorous scientific validation or clinical trial data to justify its use for this condition.
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C-phycocyanin
cannabidiol
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catalpol
catechins
citicoline
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creatine
curcumin
decarboxylase
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
ergothioneine
fava bean
ferulic acid
fisetin
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fo-ti
gastrodin
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Ginsenosides
Glucoraphanin
Glycosphingolipids
gotu kola
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Gypenoside
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Honokiol
icariin
inosine
isoliquiritigenin
Jatamansi
Kaempferol
L-carnosine
L-glutathione
lingzhi
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luteolin
magnolol
mangiferin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Melatonin
Myricetin
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
NADH
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Nobiletin
Oleuropein
omega-3 fatty acids
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
phosphatidylserine
Phosphocreatine
phytocannabinoids
Puerain
Puerarin
pyrroloquinoline quinone
quercetin
resveratrol
Salidroside
Salvianolic acid
SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
Shilajit
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
Sulforaphane
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Tanshinone
Trehalose
Triacetyluridine
Tumerone
ubiquinol
Uncaria
Urolithin A
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vitamin D
vitamin D3
Vitexin
Withanolides
Wogonin
Xanthine
Xanthohumol
Xanthone
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