About Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell is a non-aromatic herb. Its leaves are succulent, oblong, oblanceolate, 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 inches) thick, and arranged oppositely along the stem. The plant produces small, actinomorphic white flowers with four to five petals. It is capable of growing in slightly brackish conditions, and is most often propagated via cuttings. Ecologically, it is one of the most widespread species in the Bacopa genus. It commonly grows in marshy areas across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, tropical and southern Africa, Madagascar, Australia, the Caribbean, and Middle and South America. It is also found in the US states of Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii. It used to grow wild in the freshwater swamps of Singapore and nearby regions known as beremi. The most commonly reported adverse effects of Bacopa monnieri use in humans are nausea, increased intestinal motility, and gastrointestinal upset.
