Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri
Bacoside-standardised whole-plant extract from Indian Ayurvedic supply chains. Memory and neuroprotective research base.
A+B
STANDARD
US STD
LIFE
Botanical reference
Bacopa monnieri.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant part
- Whole plant (aerial)
- Origin
- India
Overview
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.) is a small perennial herb of the Plantaginaceae family, native to the wetlands of the Indian subcontinent. Motark sources Bacopa whole-plant aerial material from established Ayurvedic supply chains in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with primary processing colocated at origin.
Extraction is performed in GMP-aligned facilities through hydroalcoholic processes optimised for bacoside recovery. Total bacosides (A and B series) are characterised by HPLC against a reference standard, with a standard release specification of ≥ 20% w/w. Higher-spec tiers (≥ 40%, ≥ 50%) are available against the formulation brief.
Traditional use
Bacopa monnieri — known traditionally as Brahmi — has a continuous documented history of use in Indian Ayurvedic preparations. The aerial parts of the plant are typically prepared as decoctions, infusions, or oil-based macerations, with classical Ayurvedic texts documenting its use in nervine and rasayana formulations.
Motark's compound monograph documents the traditional context as cultural background only. No therapeutic claims are made and no dosage guidance is provided through this site — these are matters for licensed practitioners and the regulatory frameworks of the markets in which finished products are sold.
Modern research
The principal characterised constituents of Bacopa monnieri are the bacosides — a family of triterpenoid saponins including bacoside A (a mixture of bacoside A3, bacopaside II, bacopaside X, and bacopasaponin C) together with bacoside B. Bacosides A and B form the conventional standardisation target; Motark's release specification is ≥ 20% w/w by HPLC.
Published peer-reviewed work spans phytochemistry, analytical method development, and clinical pharmacokinetics. Citations available on request from the team.
Specifications
Release spec.
Standard commercial specification below. Higher-spec tiers and custom standardisations available against the formulation brief.
- Botanical name
- Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant part
- Whole plant (aerial)
- Extraction solvent
- Hydroalcoholic (50% EtOH)
- Extraction ratio (DER)
- 20:1 standard
- Standardisation marker
- Bacosides A + B (HPLC)
- Specification
- ≥ 20% w/w bacosides A+B (≥ 40%, ≥ 50% available)
- Appearance
- Light brown powder
- Particle size
- 80 mesh (US standard)
- Loss on drying
- ≤ 5.0%
- Heavy metals
- Pb < 0.5 ppm · As < 1.0 ppm · Cd < 0.3 ppm · Hg < 0.1 ppm
- Microbial
- TPC < 1,000 CFU/g · Y&M < 100 CFU/g · E. coli absent in 1 g
- Pesticide residues
- Compliant with USP <565>, EU MRLs
Markers and supply
Active markers and packaging.
Active markers
Bacosides A + B
≥ 20% w/w (≥ 40%, ≥ 50% available)
Method: HPLC
Bacoside A3 · bacopaside II · bacopaside X · bacopasaponin C
Individually profiled per batch
Method: HPLC
Total triterpenoid saponins
≥ 55%
Method: Gravimetric
Packaging
- Bulk powder
- 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg fibre drums (food-grade liner, vacuum-sealed)
- Custom packaging
- Available on request for OEM partners
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed and protected from moisture.
Shelf life: 36 months from date of manufacture when stored sealed under specified conditions
Bacosides A+BStructure & references
Bacosides A+B.
The release marker for Bacopa is Bacosides A+B, quantified by hplc against a reference standard at a specification of ≥ 20%.
PubChem record
CID 92043183Structural data, IUPAC name, SMILES, and physicochemical properties mirrored from the canonical record at the US National Library of Medicine.
Regulatory status
Status by market.
Regulatory framework summary for the markets covered as standard. Additional jurisdictions and custom dossier work routed through the regulatory team.
Applications
Common uses.
- Capsule and tablet supplements for memory, focus, and cognition
- Nootropic stacks and cognitive-support blends
- Traditional Ayurvedic preparations (including ghee-based formats)
- Liquid extract and tincture formulations
- Custom-spec extract supply for OEM and contract manufacturers
Documentation pack
Standard deliverables.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — per batch, retained 7 yearsPer batch
- Specification sheetPer batch
- Heavy metals reportPer batch
- Pesticide residue reportPer batch
- Microbial testing reportPer batch
- Stability dataPer batch
- Country of origin certificatePer batch
- Material Safety Data SheetPer batch
For procurement and formulation
Sample, quote, or full dossier.
Request a representative sample with the standard intake pack, pricing for your specified spec tier and annual volume, or the full regulatory dossier on request from the team.
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