Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri
Bacoside-standardised whole-plant extract from Indian Ayurvedic supply chains. Memory and neuroprotective research base.
METHOD
FINGERPRINT
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 the standardisation tier set to 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 characterises the bacoside fraction by HPLC against a reference standard, with the tier set to the formulation brief.
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
- Standardisation marker
- Bacosides A + B (HPLC)
- Specification
- Standardised on bacosides A+B; tier set to formulation brief
- Appearance
- Light brown powder
- Particle size
- 80 mesh typical (US standard); alternative grinds on request
- Loss on drying
- Typical ≤ 6%
- Heavy metals
- ICP-MS — compliant with USP, EP, and JP limits
- Microbial
- Compliant with USP, EP, and JP microbial limits for botanical extracts
- Pesticide residues
- Compliant with USP <565>, EU MRLs
Markers and supply
Active markers and packaging.
Active markers
Bacosides A + B
Standardised; tier to formulation brief
Method: HPLC
Bacoside A3 · bacopaside II · bacopaside X · bacopasaponin C
Individually profiled
Method: HPLC
Total triterpenoid saponins
Profiled
Method: Gravimetric
Packaging
- Bulk powder
- 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: Up to 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 HPLC-standardised.
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.
Status by market for buyer reference. Counterparties are responsible for compliance in the destination market.
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
For procurement and formulation
Sample or quote.
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