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Namhya

Brahmi Powder

Name: Brahmi Powder
Brand: Namhya

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 1single ingredienthigh fiberno added sugarno artificial coloursno preservativesayurvedic herbpregnancy-safenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeinfant-safelactose-free

Serving

100 g

Pack

100 g

Ingredients

Barcode

4374222866451

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 1 ingredient shown

Caution1 of 1 ingredient

100% Natural Brahmi Powder (Bacopa monnieri)Caution

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

4/10

claims fully supported

“No Added Sugar”true

The sole ingredient is Brahmi powder; the 11 g/100 g sugar figure is naturally occurring in the plant. No sugar-form additives appear anywhere in the formulation.

“No Preservatives”true

Single-ingredient formulation with no preservative listed or detected; consistent with the ingredient dossier.

“No Artificial Colour”true

Single-ingredient herb powder; no artificial colour present or detectable.

“100% Natural”true

Ingredient list confirms '100% Natural Brahmi Powder (Bacopa monnieri)' with no synthetic additives. The label itself carries no third-party 'natural' certification, but the ingredient evidence supports the claim.

“Supports Brain Function”unverified

The ingredient dossier notes bacosides in Bacopa monnieri are linked to neurotransmitter pathway stimulation, but no clinical evidence or study data is supplied in this product's dossier. The product's own label caveat states 'statements have not been evaluated by FDA.' Plausible mechanistically but unverified clinically.

“Promotes Mental Clarity & Cognitive Capability”unverified

Same basis as brain function claim — traditional Ayurvedic attribution supported by limited preclinical data on bacosides; no RCT or regulatory-approved claim substantiation provided.

“Calms the Mind”unverified

Brahmi has sedative/anxiolytic properties documented in animal and some human studies, but no clinical citation or CoA is provided; claim is traditional. The product label itself disclaims FDA evaluation.

“Stress Reliever”unverified

Adaptogenic/anxiolytic traditional use is documented in Ayurvedic literature and referenced in the ingredient dossier, but no clinical study is cited for this product specifically.

“Improves Hair Growth”unverified

The brand's 'why use' section references topical hair-pack use; no clinical evidence or study data is provided for oral or topical hair-growth efficacy.

“Introducing Super Herbs”unverified

Purely aspirational marketing language with no specific factual assertion to verify.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Single-ingredient product — no additives, fillers, or processing aids
Exceptionally high dietary fibre: 36 g per 100 g
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Very low fat (0.3 g per 100 g)
FSSAI licensed (Lic. No. 11019150000551)
No added sugar — 11 g sugars are naturally occurring in the herb

Working against

All therapeutic claims are traditional; not evaluated by FSSAI, FDA, or EFSA
Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism; may interact with thyroid medications
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established in clinical studies
Neuroactive properties may interact with anti-epileptic drugs
No serving-size information on pack — dosing guidance is informal (1 tsp)

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Insufficient clinical safety data exist for pregnant women; dosing safety is unestablished and the label itself advises pregnant women to consult a doctor before use.

Lactation — Safety of Bacopa monnieri during breastfeeding has not been established in controlled studies; caution is advised until adequate evidence is available.

Thyroid Disease — Brahmi is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism and may interact with thyroid medications, potentially altering thyroid hormone levels.

Infants — FSSAI Nutraceuticals Regulations require that herbal supplement products for children under 5 be administered only under medical advice from a physician or certified dietician.

Epilepsy — Brahmi's sedative and neuroactive properties may interact with anti-epileptic drugs; medical supervision is advised for patients on anti-seizure therapy.

The full analysis

Typically bought by health-conscious adults seeking a natural, Ayurvedic cognitive or adaptogenic supplement, this product is as clean as a packaged product gets — one ingredient, no additives, FSSAI licensed, and manufactured in India. The main flags are not about processing but about the herb itself: Brahmi's safety during pregnancy, lactation, and in people with thyroid disorders or epilepsy is not well-established, and all the therapeutic claims (memory, stress, hair growth) are traditional in origin and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body. The single most useful takeaway: this is a pure herb powder worth trying for healthy adults, but anyone with a thyroid condition, on anti-seizure medication, or who is pregnant should consult a doctor first.

FSSAI licence

11019150000551

Manufacturer

Namhya Foods Pvt Ltd

Region

Source

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Analysis

Independently researched