2017
DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.205108
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Effects of medicinal plants on Alzheimer's disease and memory deficits

Abstract: Alzheimer's disease is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory deficits. Various studies have been carried out to find therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease. However, the proper treatment option is still not available. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but symptomatic treatment may improve the memory and other dementia related problems. Traditional medicine is practiced worldwide as memory enhancer since ancient times. Natural therapy including herbs and medicinal pla… Show more

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“…Then, the medicinal plants appear to be a promising source for identification of bioactive compounds which can be used in the treatment of AD (15,16). Some herbal extracts have been effective in treating AD in animal models and even in clinical studies (17,18).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Then, the medicinal plants appear to be a promising source for identification of bioactive compounds which can be used in the treatment of AD (15,16). Some herbal extracts have been effective in treating AD in animal models and even in clinical studies (17,18).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Globally, the use of medicinal plants predates antibiotics and other contemporary drugs [3,4]. In addition, many culinary herbs and spices were tested for their biological activities in Alzheimer's disease management and other chronic diseases [5,6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Epigallocatechingallate is found to reduce the amyloid β-protein by cleaving the APP in the nonamyloidogenic pathway through the α-secretase to produce soluble amyloid protein. It is found to have neuroprotective effect in the hippocampal pathway in case of neuronal damage with their action as ischemic induced increase in putrescine level [26][27][28]. In this study, the standard compound chosen are zinc and Congo red.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%