Position Part shade (shade-tolerant) to full sun Flowers Small white flowers Submersible To a depth of 20cm Foliage Can produce foliage both above and below water level Origin Australia Cover Great cover plant when grown with a floating ring Oxygenator Yes (when grown submersed)Brahmi Is known as the 'Memory Herb' for its potential cognitive and medicinal benefits. This Australian native pond plant is easy to grow and makes an excellent spreading plant. It will also mat out over the top of the pond and provide cover and shelter for fish and tadpoles. Research has also shown that Brahmi has neuroprotective properties, meaning it helps protect the brain from damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation. A study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics demonstrated that Brahmi extract reduced oxidative stress and increased antioxidant enzyme activity in the brains of rats. These findings suggest that Brahmi may have potential therapeutic applications in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. It can be added fresh to salads and meals as well as dried and used as a tea! Learn more on our blog about the health benefits of Brahmi and on Pond Plants used in traditional medicine and as herbal remedies to grow in your water garden here.
