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Water Hyssop (Bacopa monnieri) as a tool for helping with Arthritis / joint pain
Evidence
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
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1 source supporting Water Hyssop for Arthritis / joint pain. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Bacopa monnieri prevents colchicine-induced dementia by anti-inflammatory action
View source Bacopa monnieri supplementation reversed colchicine-induced dementia in rats by anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant action, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, COX-2/iNOS and amyloid-beta production.