Description

What You’ll Receive:
A potted Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi / Lunuwila) with at least 5 individual plants in the pot.

Lunuwila | Brahmi | Bacopa monnieri (ලුණුවිල)

Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri
Common names: Brahmi, Water Hyssop, Herb of Grace
Sinhala: ලුණුවිල (Lunuwila)

Bacopa monnieri is a low-growing, water-loving herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic and South Asian herbal practices, especially associated with memory, focus and general brain health. It makes an excellent herb for pots, water bowls, ponds, aquaponics and moist garden edges.

Traditional Herbal Value – Brahmi

In traditional Ayurveda and South Asian herbalism, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has been used for centuries as a brain and nerve tonic, often taken as teas, extracts or pastes and associated with:

• Memory and concentration

• Calmness and mental clarity

Modern research has also explored its potential effects on cognitive function and anxiety, but results and doses vary, and products are usually standardised extracts rather than garden leaves.

This information is for cultural and educational interest only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before using any plant for health purposes.

Why Grow Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)?

• 🌿 Edging / groundcover herb for moist areas

• 💧 Grows well in pots, water bowls, ponds and very damp soil

• 🌱 Easy to propagate from cuttings – once you have a pot, you can keep multiplying it

• 🪴 Great for herb gardens, South Asian / Ayurvedic themed gardens, aquaponic and water gardens

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade

• Water: Likes consistently moist or wet conditions – great around water features

• Soil: Rich, moist soil, or in pots with regular watering

• Habit: Low-growing, creeping plant that forms a lush green mat over time