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Alzheimer’s disease: Five medicinal plants that may help enhance brain function

Several scientific researches are being carried out on the use of these herbs to treat Alzheimer and its associated symptoms.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Published : January 12, 2020 2:34 PM IST

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A progressive neurological disease of the brain, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is said to affect an around 10 million people worldwide. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia which causes trouble with memory, thinking, and behaviour. It may be caused by acetylcholine deficiency, free radicals, and inflammation of the brain tissue. Memory impairment is the main symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Other symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviour, and hallucinations. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there are drugs that can slow disease progression. Some medicinal herbs are known for slowing down the brain cell degeneration caused by Alzheimer's. Several scientific researches are being carried out on the use of these herbs to treat Alzheimer and its associated symptoms. Here are five such herbs that may help to improve brain function:

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Withania somnifera (Ashawgandha): It is an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. This herb is one of the ayurvedic herbs that are known to enhance the brain's ability to function. Ashwagandha is also considered as a Nervine tonic that helps rejuvenate the cells and boosts energy.

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Panax Ginseng (Araliaceae): It contains saponins protopanaxadiol, protopantriol, and oleanolic acid saponins. All these are known to have memory-enhancing capabilities for the learning impairment induced by scopolamine.