PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS OF BACOPA MONNIERI: A REVIEW

Abstract

In the last few years there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine and these drugs are gaining popularity both in developing and developed countries because of their natural origin and less side effects. Many traditional medicines in use are derived from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter .The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed 21,000 plants, which are used for medicinal purposes around the world. Medicinal herbs have been on the forefront whenever we talk about anticancer remedies, Herbal medicines have a vital role in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Here we covered the phytochemicals and pharmacological review of plant Bacopa monerii used previously and recently identified for treatment of various diseases and to reduce the pains during the treatment.