it is contain the alkaloids brahmine,herpestine,and mixture of 3 other alkaloids,it contains saponins,namely bacosides a and b ,betulic acid,stigmasterol and hersaponin.

it is used as nervine tonic,in the treatment of asthma,epilepsy and insanity. Brahmi is frequently used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and similar disorders related to the intestinal tract. Upset stomachs and consistent diarrhea are also often treated with Brahmi., Brahmi has been used to treat asthma and a number of other respiratory problems including bronchitis. Brahmi can also be used to treat coughing and other symptoms related to the common cold.