Bacopa Complex is an herbal supplement for memory, focus, and cognition which contains Bacopa, Schisandra, Eleuthero and the essential oil of Rosemary.

These herbs have been traditionally used in herbal preparations to:

• Promote mental clarity and support healthy cognitive function*
• Support normal memory function*
• Support physical endurance during times of mild fatigue/weakness*
• Ease the effects of temporary and occasional stress*
• Support healthy memory and concentration as a brain tonic*

These herbs contribute key phytochemicals to the blend such as dammarane saponins, other saponins, flavonoids, sterols, dibenzocyclooctene lignans, a diverse group of constituents called eleutherosides, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. This tablet contains two herbs with standardized levels of key phytochemicals to ensure optimal strength and quality. The Bacopa component is standardized to contain 37.1 mg of bacosides (a saponin mixture) per tablet, and the Eleuthero component contains 400 mcg of syringaresinol diglucosides per tablet.

MediHerb® Bacopa Complex is a well-considered formulation that combines herbal extracts from Bacopa herb, Schisandra fruit, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) root, and Rosemary leaf essential oil. The extracts of Bacopa and Eleuthero, as the primary ingredients in this formulation are standardized (laboratory tested to quality standards) to ensure that an optimal amount of important constituents, namely bacosides and eleutherosides, are provided. Traditionally used, the herbs in this formulation help to support normal cognitive (mental) functions, healthy memory and concentration during everyday stress.

 

Herbal Adaptogens and How They Support Mental Clarity During Everyday Stress

Normal day-to-day stress affects people of all ages from all walks of life. While stress is a normal part of life, it may affect normal cognitive function to a certain degree, such as healthy memory and concentration (see Figure 1).¹ 

This is where herbal adaptogens can prove very useful. Known for their influence on the body, adaptogens can support the body’s resistance to transient stress and improve its ability to adapt to temporary challenging circumstances.² This means our stress response can be improved so it is much closer to a normal balanced state (also known as ‘homeostasis’).

Moreover, as adaptogens typically work in non-specific ways, they can target multiple normal body functions, such as mental and physical performance at once.³ This makes adaptogens particularly useful for older people, students and those in mentally demanding professions.

 

How Bacopa Complex Supports Your Health:

Bacopa, otherwise known by its Sanskrit name ‘Brahmi,’ is an ancient Ayurvedic herb that has been used in India for almost 3000 years.⁵ Classical Ayurvedic texts recommend it as a brain or cognition enhancing nerve tonic to promote memory and general performance.^6-7 It is particularly useful in promoting memory function in healthy older people.*

Eleuthero is arguably the most well-known and highly regarded adaptogen in traditional herbal preparations. As all adaptogens, it acts in a nonspecific way and has a normalizing action on the body.⁸ It improves our ability to adapt to temporary or occasional stress, eases its effects on the body, and supports mental and physical endurance.^9-12*

Schisandra, predominantly used in traditional Chinese preparations,^7,13 gained considerable popularity as an adaptogen in the USSR in the early 1960s.¹⁴ Like Eleuthero, it is used traditionally to help bolster the body’s resistance to occasional stress, improve stress adaptation, as well as mental and physical endurance.⁹*

References:

1. American Institute of Stress. What is Stress? 2020. Available from: https://www.stress. org/daily-life

2. Panossian A, Wikman G. Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress-Protective Activity. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2010 Jan 19;3(1):188-224.

3. Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines. 3rd ed. London: RPS Publishing; 2007, pp.315-324.

4. Advanced Orthomolecular Research. Stress-Induced Cognitive Dys: The Hormone-Neurotransmitter Connection. 2019.

5. Braun L. Cohen M. Herbs & Natural Supplements - An evidence-based guide. 4th ed. Volume 2. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone; 2015.

6. Williamson EM. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Churchill Livingstone, China, 2002, pp.64-68.

7. Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Herbs. St. Louis: Churchill Livingstone; 2003.

8. Bradley P, editor. British Herbal Compendium. Vol.1. Exeter: Bournemouth: British Herbal Medicine Association; 1992.

9. Panossian A, Wikman G. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity. Curr Clin Pharmacol. 2009 Sep;4(3):198-219.

10. World Health Organization. WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants. Volume 2. Radix Eleutherococci. World Health Organization. 2002, pp.83-96.

11. European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. ESCOP Monographs. 2nd ed. Exeter: Thieme; 2003, pp.142-149.

12. Health Canada. Monograph. Eleuthero - Eleutherococcus Senticosus Eleuthero. 2018. Accessed: 11.09.2019 at: http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq. do?atid=eleuthero&lang=eng

13. Thorne Research. Alternative Medicine Review Monographs. Schizandrae chinensis. 2002, pp.3882-383.

14. Panossian A, Wikman G. Pharmacology of Schisandra chinensis Bail.: an overview of Russian research and uses in medicine. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Jul 23;118(2):183-212

Suggested Use:

1 tablet 3 - 4 times daily, or as directed.

Cautions: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Contraindicated during lactation unless otherwise directed by a qualified health care professional. Discontinue during an acute infection or fever. For other contraindications and cautions consult your health care professional. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Nutrients & Ingredients

Each Serving Size (1 Tablet) contains: Calcium 106 mg, Schisandra fruit 6:1 extract 110 mg (from Schisandra chinensis fruit 660 mg), Bacopa whole plant 20:1 extract 123.7 mg (from Bacopa monnieri whole plant 2.5 g, Containing key bacosides 37.1 mg), Eleuthero root 10:1 extract 50 mg (from Eleutherococcus senticosus root 500 mg, Containing syringaresinol diglucosides 400 mcg), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaf essential oil 10 mg. Other Ingredients: Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, silicon dioxide, hypromellose and magnesium stearate.

For other contraindications and cautions, please refer to the Potential Herb-Drug Interactions Chart.

Please consult the actual product label for the most accurate product information.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.