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Natural Products in the Treatment of Neurological Diseases (Part 1): Cannabinoids and Ginger Extracts

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This small review shows the potential applications of Cannabis and Ginger extracts as potential drugs for brain disease. We focus mainly on the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy diseases. All studied extracts are inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase and pose as promisor candidates for treating these diseases.

Source: AIDASCO Reviews

DOI: 10.59783/aire.2024.50

Authors: Maria Clara Ferrazani Santos, Leonardo Baptista

Institution: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

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: diamond

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro