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Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Treatment strategies for AD will have to include a variety of interventions directed at multiple targets. So far, the outcomes with available approved medications for AD are often unsatisfactory, and there is a place for alternative medicine, in particular herbal medicine. Herbal medicines are being used by about 80% of the world population primarily in the developing countries for primary health care. They have stood the test of time for their safety, efficacy, cultural acceptability and lesser side effects. This review tries to summarize the studies regarding Ginkgo biloba, Salvia officinalis, Melissa officinalis and Crocus sativus in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: R Hajiaghaee, S Akhondzadeh

Institutions: Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2887970187

FWCI: 0.887

Cites: 35

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10