What is it Water Hyssop or Bacop Monnieri is a beautiful perennial sound along the muddy shores of wetlands in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, and some parts of Florida. The leaves of this particular plant have the most medicinal uses than any other part of the plant. Bacopa Monnieri is identified by the small white petal flowers that grow near under water. It is still used in India today to adorn newborns in hopes that it will be bring great intelligence and thus happiness. Bacopa Monnieri or Brahmi has been a standard of Ayurveda Medicine since the 6th century. Used since then as enhancer for mental healthy including memory, learning, and energy.