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The Puzzling Fate of a Lupin Chromosome Revealed by Reciprocal Oligo-FISH and BAC-FISH Mapping.

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33322080

Indian Medicinal Herbs and Formulations for Alzheimer's Disease, from Traditional Knowledge to Scientific Assessment.

This review focuses on Alzheimer's disease (AD), which causes progressive memory loss, language deficits, depression, and other cognitive impairments. Although commonly used drugs to treat AD often have unsatisfactory results due to its complex causes, there is potential for herbal medicines. This article reviews the experimental evidence for various Indian herbal medicines, including and , which have shown potential in treating cognitive impairment. The popularity of herbal medicines is increasing due to their perceived effectiveness, safety, and affordability. Commonly available herbal formulations for memory impairment in India are also discussed.

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Protective effects of Crataegus azarolus L. berries aqueous extract against castor oil-induced diarrhea, oxidative stress, and inflammation in rat.

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Effects of Ganoderma lucidum and Ceratonia siliqua on blood glucose, lipid profile, and body composition in women with fibromyalgia.

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Effect of Non-Volatile Constituents of Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl. from Southern Vietnam on Reactive Oxygen Species and Nitric Oxide Release in Macrophages.

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