B. monniera, known colloquially as ‘Brahmi’ has been used traditionally as a brain tonic to enhance memory development, learning, concentration and to alleviate symptoms associated with anxiety and epileptic disorders. The name ‘Brahmi’ is derived from the word ‘Brahma’ which translates to ‘mythical creator’ in Hindu mythology. According to Indian philosophy, the brain is considered to be the center of creative activity, thereby rightly naming a nutrient that improves this ability as ‘Brahm’.