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Bacopa crenata

(P. Beauv.) Hepper

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Bacopa crenata, the waterhyssop, brahmi, or moneywort, is a perennial or annual medicinal herb indigenous to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Description

A tropical herb in the Plantaginaceae family with edible leaves and stems.

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Edible Uses

The leaves and stems are eaten.

Medicinal Uses

The leaves of Bacopa crenata are used in Africa to treat conjunctivitus and headaches, and to heal wounds.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Nigeria, West Africa,

Synonyms

Bacopa calycina (Benth.) PennellBacopa calycina (Benth.) Engl. ex De Wild.Erinus africanus Pers.Herpestis calycina Benth.Herpestis calycina var. thonningii (Benth.) Benth.Herpestis crenata P. Beuav.Herpestis thonningii Benth.Moniera calycina (Benth.) Hiern

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