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Does a Polyherbal Medicine Enhance Cognition in Healthy Older Adults? An Exploratory Open-Label Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This 12-week open-label study evaluated a multi-herbal tablet containing Reynoutria japonica , Vitis vinifera , Silybum marianum , Ginkgo biloba , and Panax ginseng , for potential improvement of cognitive function in 25 healthy older adults (50–75 years). Methods: The primary outcome, cognition, was assessed using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. Results: Significant improvement in working memory was observed. Errors in the Paired Associate Learning (PAL) task and spatial working memory reduced by −7.9 (95%CI: −12.3, −3.5) and −3.3 (95%CI: −6.3, −0.3) respectively, while PAL memory score increased by 2.0 (95%CI: 0.9, 3.1). Conclusion: These preliminary results suggest memory improvement, but further rigorous testing is needed.

Source: Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0620

Authors: Evelin Tiralongo, Vanessa Vigar, Keith Potent, Robert S. Ware

Institutions: Griffith University, The University of Queensland, Townsville Hospital

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: W4404333777

FWCI: 0.419

Cites: 13

Cited by: 1

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