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
Founder's Note
On Bacopa, from the founder.
Written by Duncan Macrae — Founder, Motark Enterprise.
Frequently asked
About Motark's Bacopa extract.
What is Bacopa?
- 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.
How is Motark's Bacopa extract standardised?
- Motark's Bacopa extract is standardised at the species level to a defined analytical specification, not against the common name. The release marker is Bacosides A+B, quantified by HPLC at HPLC-standardised. The wider chemotype is characterised across Bacosides A + B, Bacoside A3 · bacopaside II · bacopaside X · bacopasaponin C, Total triterpenoid saponins. Each batch ships with a per-batch Certificate of Analysis referencing the method, the detection limits, and the release marker result.
Where is Motark's Bacopa sourced from?
- Raw material is sourced from India through long-term grower networks and partner farms. Motark operates a cultivation-first sourcing posture where the ingredient supports it, with cooperative-level intake records and chemotype documentation at the primary processing gate. Post-harvest processing and refinement takes place in India before export.
What plant part is used to produce the Bacopa extract?
- Whole plant (aerial). The plant-part discipline matters because the marker compound distribution varies across the plant — species-level identity and plant-part selection together determine what the extract actually contains, regardless of what the common name on the label suggests.
How does Motark verify species-level identity for Bacopa?
- Bacopa is supplied as Bacopa monnieri specifically, verified by HPLC chemotype fingerprint against a reference standard for the species. The identity block on every Certificate of Analysis names the Latin binomial in full, the plant part, the country of origin, the harvest cycle, and the analytical method used to establish identity — not just the common name.
What certifications and documentation back Motark's Bacopa supply?
- Motark operates under a Bacoside-standardised (HPLC), GMP-aligned framework. Every batch ships with a per-batch Certificate of Analysis covering identity, marker quantification, heavy metals (ICP-MS or ICP-OES, per-element results), pesticide residues, microbial contamination, and — where relevant to the regulatory framing — speciation analysis. Method documentation is available on request.
Is Motark's Bacopa extract commercially available?
- Motark's Bacopa extract is in active commercial supply. It ships to a small number of wholesale counterparties from processing facilities in India, with material sourced from India. Formulators and ingredient distributors can request a sample or a specification pack via the contact page.
For procurement and formulation
Sample or quote.
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