May prevent anxiety and stress

Bacopa monnieri may aid in the prevention of anxiety and stress. It's classified as an adaptogenic herb, which means it boosts your body's resilience to stress. According to research, Bacopa monnieri helps relieve stress and anxiety by increasing mood and decreasing levels of cortisol, a stress-related hormone. In one mouse investigation, Bacopa monnieri was found to have anti-anxiety effects equivalent to lorazepam (benzodiazepine), a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety. Human research on Bacopa monnieri and anxiety, on the other hand, provides conflicting results.

Two 12-week human trials, for example, discovered that taking 300 mg of Bacopa monnieri daily significantly lowered anxiety and depression ratings in adults when compared to placebo therapy. Another human trial, however, discovered that therapy with Bacopa monnieri had no impact on anxiety. More large-scale human research is needed to prove its anti-stress and anti-anxiety properties.