Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
NS Gouthami, T Veena, Santosh and Shashikanth

Abstract:
Ayurvedic medicines have the most potential to help people, especially those who reside in nations where poverty and poor health are common. The herb brahmi or Bacopa monnieri has numerous known medical benefits. The plant has essential components that can all be utilized medicinally. Rich in essential alkaloids and triterpene saponins, brahmi leaves have the potential to enhance cognitive functions such as memory, learning and logical thinking. Herb included herpestine and brahmine alkaloids. One of the finest specimens of an ayurvedic plant is the brahmi leaf, which has all the essential nutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals in a single leaf. In today's market, dried foods are an integral part of the food supply chain. In the drying experiments, temperatures of 40, 50, and 60°C were employed. The total phenolic content, colour indices, and antioxidant activity were utilized to assess the quality of the dehydrated samples. The discovery and application of brahmi as functional foods will help those with degenerative disorders as well as improve the nutritional status of the general population. Leaf powder of brahmi can be dried using a dryer and kept for several months and without refrigeration. Brahmi can also be eaten as a vegetable. The powdered dried brahmi leaf can be added to any meal to help increase the nutritious content of the food.