Planetary Formulas Bacopa-Ginkgo Brain Strength formulas Bacopa Monnieri and Ginkgo has shown improvements in memory/recall and learning, as well as general cognitive enhancement, Bacopa monniera, a staple of Ayurvedic herbalism since the sixth century, has traditionally been regarded as a primary herb to support mental acuity.

Bacopa Monniera -ACTION

• Improves intellect, consciousness, and mental acuity
• Calms the mind and promotes relaxation - Increases protein synthesis and activity in brain cells
• Improves memory, mental clarity and longevity
• Decreases anxiety, restlessness, and senility
• Most commonly used to improve mental alertness, and enhance learning and academic performance 

Product Features

• For learning and memory
• Has been used in Ayurvedic herbalism to support mental acuity for thousands of years
• For both young and old
• Ideal for those wishing to enhance their memory potential
• Made from Bacopa monniera is standardized to 20% bacosides

Bacopa has been revered for centuries in the Ayurvedic herbal tradition of India to enhance clear thinking and support memory function. Studies have shown that Bacopa supports learning and memory in humans. In animal models, Bacopa provides antioxidant protection for critical memory centers and helps to reduce the effects of stress on the brain. Traditional application suggests that Bacopa has a direct effect on improving brain functions, increasing concentration, and in promoting memory functions. Bacosides play a protective role in the synaptic functions of the nerves in the hippocampus, the seat of memory. Nerve impulses are transmitted across the synapses and their degeneration is believed to contribute to impaired memory and cognition.

Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb used in India for memory, epilepsy, and as a mild sedative. Bacopa commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India. Studies show that bacopa has strong antioxidant properties, protects mental function in those with epilepsy who take the drug phenytion, while a study on rats showed bacopa administration improves learning skills. 

Clinical studies suggest that ginkgo may provide the following benefits:

• Improvement in thinking, learning, and memory (cognitive function)
• Improvement in activities of daily living
• Improvement in social behavior
• Fewer feelings of depression

Ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most extensively studied botanicals in use today. Unlike many other medicinal herbs, ginkgo leaves are not frequently used in their crude state, but rather, in the form of a concentrated, standardized ginkgo biloba extract.

Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout the years lend support to these traditional uses. Emerging evidence suggests that GBE may be particularly effective in treating ailments associated with decreased blood flow to the brain, particularly in elderly individuals. Laboratory studies have shown that GBE improves blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of blood platelets.

Ginkgo leaves also contain two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution) can also increase the number of these damaging particles. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Antioxidants such as those found in ginkgo can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Planetary Formulas Bacopa-Ginkgo Brain Strength features concentrated and standardized extracts of bacopa with Ginkgo biloba--Europe's most relied-upon botanical to support mental acuity. These are combined with other classic Ayurvedic herbs, traditionally renowned for their ability to support mental acuity and memory.