According to World Health Organization, traditional medicine is defined as “the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences of different cultures that are used to maintain health, as well as to prevent, diagnose, improve or treat physical and mental illnesses.” Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri L) is a perennial herb and its name is derived from word “Brahma,” the Hindu god, referred to as "the Creator" within the trinity of supreme divinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva. The use of Brahmi in neurological disorders has become popular over the last few decades. The properties and mode of action of Brahmi are therefore being studied intensively in the past few years. Brahmi finds its first reference in Charak Samhita; a popular and ancient Ayurveda literature which is still considered gold standard for practice of Ayurvedic medicine. This article is an attempt to compile references of Brahmi found in Ayurvedic classical texts; which are scattered throughout history. This paper also focuses on numerous properties of Brahmi; mentioned both in Ayurvedic science and modern science along with its action seen on humans