Bacopa monneiri: Bramhi

Bramhi: The Memory Enhancer

Bramhi, also called Neer Bramhi, scientifically called Bacopa monneiri, is very rich in flavanoids, that have been implicated in Ayurveda for enhancing memory, healthy digestive system, and  promotes hair growth. It won't be wrong to call it a Wonder Plant!

Bramhi is a small leaved creeper, with about half to one inch between leaves. Leaves are small and spongy, and can root at each node, into either water or soil. 

(All images used are from my Terrace Garden, organically grown)

Bramhi growing alongside Dauben, in water

Long stems of Bramhi creeping down

Bramhi growing happily under water

In water, with some soil at the base. This form of growth gives best growth, thick and lush

Bramhi growing in soil alone. 

It prefers creeping on ground level and towards organic matter and moisture, looking to conducive environment to root.

Root formation at a node, as a mode of self propagation

Growing Bramhi: Bramhi can be easily grown in water, soil, or in a soil-water mix. Pots of height 6 inches is more than enough. Cuttings can be rooted easily in either water or soil. Little compost, some organic liquid compost or Bokashi leachate once a month will make the plant very happy, though it can grow well without it as well.

Bramhi is strangely a very purifying plant, it makes not only the air feel fresh, but also makes water clear. Add a stem cutting of Bramhi into slushy water and see how it becomes clear in a day or two.  

Care for Bramhi: Bramhi is a hardy plant, grows with minimum care. It grows well in full sun light, but may also grow in semi-shade. It gives out long creeping stems, which tends to root if it finds some organic matter and moisture. The more the cutting off of such long creepers, the bushier the plants become.

Uses: Bramhi is an active ingredient in fortified Hair Oil, and promotes hair growth. Fortified oil (see this for recipe) with Bramhi as a constituent can be made at home as well, using your favourite fresh oil. 

Bramhi is known to be a good memory enhancer and excellent for a healthy stomach. 
Leaves of Bramhi can be collected and used in chutneys as fresh leaves along with either coconut or dates or almonds, consumed with milk or porridge in powder form. 

Some recipes are there in this blog. Check it out. 

 Regular use of Bramhi also enhances immunity towards diseases, and some studies have shown that Bramhi has anti-cancer properties. 

So make Bramhi a regular in your diet and you will see a difference in the quality of your life.

Happy Growing

Make sure you grow on compost from wet waste from home.

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