Bacoside A: A Promising Medication for Treatment of Various Disorders

Bacoside A is a triterpenoid saponin and nootropic herb that can be extracted from Bacopa monnieri Linn., Scrophulariaceae. It is a glabrous and succulent herb used traditionally for centuries in treating various illnesses, mainly as a cardiotonic and nerve tonic, and has been considered an eminent Ayurvedic medicine. Various studies reported that the herb consists of a wide range of potentially bioactive, phytochemical constituents with synergistic effects. Bacoside A is a major constituent of B. monnieri, with diverse biological functions and significant therapeutic potential, as given by various researchers and preclinical studies. It possesses various biological activities such as hepatoprotective, anti-osteoporotic, anti-ulcerogenic, antiinflammatory, anti-tumor, wound healing, and neuroprotective effects. This review compiled the preclinical evidence-based studies and present knowledge of bacoside A's potential benefits and fruitful impact on human health, and we provided a comprehensive perspective of bacoside A in various disease treatments.