What is Bacopa Monnieri Extract?
Bacopa Monnieri Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Bacopa monnieri plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Solubility: water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Bacopa Monnieri Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Bacopa Monnieri Extract used for? Bacopa monnieri is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for memory, learning, and cognitive performance support (traditional adaptogen) due to its Bacosides (bacoside A/B saponins) content. Standardized extract (%20-55 bacoside) provides a consistent source of active ingredient in formulations such as capsules, powder, and tablets.
Bacopa Monnieri Extract Benefits and Main Usage Areas
- Memory and learning: Clinical studies have reported improvements in verbal learning, delayed word recall, and memory acquisition after 12 weeks of use.
- Attention and cognitive processing: There is evidence suggesting it contributes to attention and cognitive processing speed in healthy elderly volunteers.
- Anxiety and calmness: Traditionally known for its calming effect, some studies have reported a reduction in anxiety.
- Antioxidant brain support: It is suggested that bacosides support brain health through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The main components, bacosides, exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects; they support synaptic transmission and memory processes by modulating cholinergic and monoaminergic systems.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Bacopa monnieri is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Bacopa Monnieri Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.