Bacoside A

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Acetylcholinesterase inhibition; BDNF upregulation; antioxidant neuroprotection from Brahmi component

Acetylcholinesterase inhibition; BDNF upregulation; neuroprotective from Brahmi component

Research Notes

Bacoside A from the Brahmi component is the primary cognitive-enhancing compound. Meta-analyses support improvements in memory and attention. Ghee vehicle enhances bioavailability.

SaraswatarishtaAyurvedic

The Brahmi-derived bacosides provide the primary nootropic activity. The fermented (arishta) preparation enhances bioavailability through self-generated alcohol.

Found In 2 Herbs

Brahmi Ghrita

Ayurvedic

Saraswatarishta

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Triterpenoid saponin (dammarane-type)

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Bacoside A

Triterpenoid saponin (dammarane-type)Modified terpenes with diverse biological activities

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Triterpenoid saponin (dammarane-type))

Gypenosides(1)Jujuboside A(2)

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