Brahmi (Jalneem) Brahmi (Jalneem)
Introduction of Brahmi (Jalaneem): (Introduction of Brahmi)
What is Brahmi (Jalneem)? (Brahmi kya hai?)
Brahmi is a medicine that strengthens the brain and has got a special status in Ayurveda. It is also used for many medicinal purposes. Like Brahmi Vati, Medha Vati, Saraswatarishta etc. This is not an ordinary herb. You can get rid of many diseases with it.
There are many such medicines in Ayurveda which are beneficial in many diseases. Among all these, this is also a special medicine which keeps your brain completely healthy. Apart from the brain, it is used in many other diseases.
Diseases like stammering, epilepsy, hysteria, arthritis, cold fever, digestive problems, hair problems etc. are such for which Brahmi medicine is used. Let us make you familiar with its benefits in detail today.
External appearance (morphology) (Brahmi of creation)
This plant is found all over India in wet and marshy areas up to a height of 1100 meters. It is used extensively in Bengal. It is also known as Bengali Brahmi. It is also known as Jalneem because it is grown near water and tastes bitter like neem.
Its plant is tall, spreads on the ground, is fleshy and has branches. Its leaves are fleshy and have sticky secretion and are green in colour. Its flowers are white or dark blue in colour. Its pods are long, oval, smooth and pointed. They are divided into two parts. They become brown after drying. Its fruiting and flowering period lasts for the whole year.

Brahmi common names
Botanical name (Botanical Name | Bacopa monnieri |
English (English) | Indian pennywort |
Hindi (Hindi) | Brahmi, Jalneem; |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Kapotavanka, Somvalli, Saraswati, Brahmi, Aidri; |
Other (Others) | Brahmi (Oriya) Brahmi (Assamese) Neerabrahmi (Kannada) Jala Brahmi (Gujarati) Neerabrahmi (Tamil) Shambrani Chettu (Telugu) Brahmishak (Bengali) Medha Giri (Nepali) Brahmi (Marathi) Barna (Malayalam) |
Total (Family) | Scrophulariaceae |
Ayurvedic properties of Brahmi Ayurvedic properties)
Shortcoming (Dosha) | pacifies cough and vata |
Juice (Taste) | bitter |
Property (Qualities) | Small (light) |
Semen (Potency) | hot |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | pungent |
Other (Others) | Medhya, digestion, analgesia, diuresis |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Brahmi (Jalaneem) (Benefits and uses of Brahmi)
Use of Brahmi for hair problems (Brahmi for hair)
- Brahmi is also very beneficial in hair related problems. Brahmi is used as the main ingredient in Ayurvedic oils because it helps in hair growth as well as controls hair fall and is also beneficial in the problem of greying of hair and dandruff.
In Epilepsy (Brahmi for epilepsy)
- Make a paste of Vacha, Kathu and Shankhpushpi in the juice of Jalnim leaves and cook it in ghee and consume it, it gives relief in diseases like epilepsy, insanity etc.
To enhance immunity (Brahmi for immunity)
- Consumption of Jalneem increases the ability to fight diseases. If you fall sick easily due to weather changes and you are troubled with common cold then you should consume Jalneem because it has some properties that increase your immunity.
To prevent cancer Brahmi (Brahmi for cancer)
- In case of cancer, consumption of Brahmi helps in preventing its spread because Brahmi contains anti-cancer and anti-tumorigenic properties which help in preventing the growth of cancer.
In Diabetes (Brahmi for diabetes)
- People are becoming victims of diabetes due to today's food habits. If you are also suffering from this disease then consume Jalneem, it will give you relief quickly.
In digestion (Brahmi for digestion)
- If you are unable to digest anything you eat or your digestive power is weak then consuming Jalneem strengthens the digestive power and the food starts getting digested.

in fever Brahmi (Brahmi for fever)
- By consuming equal quantities of Jalneem, Belmool, Kutha and Shankhpushpi powder mixed with honey, the disorders caused due to Sannipaat fever are relieved and the voice becomes clear. If you are also suffering from this fever, then you can try this.
Useful in inflammation (Brahmi for swelling)
- If you are injured or have swelling somewhere then grind the leaves of Jalaneem, heat them a little and apply them on the swelling to reduce the swelling.
lentil In Brahmi
- If you have small pox marks on your body or you are suffering from measles then drinking Jalnim juice mixed with honey helps in curing measles.
In Arthritis (Brahmi for gout)
- If you are suffering from arthritis pain in the joints then grinding Jalnim leaves and applying them provides relief from arthritis pain.
in labor pains Brahmi
- Consuming boiled Brahmi leaves provides relief from pain during delivery.
In Urology (Brahmi for urinary problems)
- If you experience pain or burning sensation while urinating or have any other problem, drinking the juice of Jalnim leaves along with water relieves the urinary problem.
In respiratory problems (Brahmi for breathing problem)
- If there is swelling in your respiratory tract, then consuming Brahmi juice provides relief from the swelling of the tract.
in stammering Brahmi
- If your tongue stutters then chewing Jalneem leaves will help in getting rid of stammering.
In Bloody diarrhoea (Brahmi for bloody diarrhea)
- If anyone is suffering from bloody diarrhea due to weather change or any other reason, then consuming Jalneem juice or Jalneem powder provides relief in bloody diarrhea.
Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Brahmi)
- Root
- leaf
- Seed
- Almanac
Dosages of Brahmi
- Juice-5 ml
- Powder - 2 gms or as per doctor's prescription