Saponins from Panax japonicus improve neuronal mitochondrial injury of aging rats.

Fan C et al (2023).

Pharm Biol.

DOI:

10.1080/13880209.2023.2244532

PubMed:

37667488

The protective effects of benzaldehyde combined with albendazole against brain injury induced by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection in mice.

Benzaldehyde, found in Gastrodia elata, improves body weight and cognitive function in rats with angiostrongyliasis. It reduces blood-brain barrier breakdown and cell apoptosis, offering a potential therapy for this disease.

Chen KY et al (2023).

Int J Antimicrob Agents.

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10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2023.106963

PubMed:

37666435

Neuroprotection against Aluminum Chloride-Induced Hippocampus Damage in Albino Wistar Rats by Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M. Johnst. Leaf Extracts: A Detailed Insight into Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Assays.

Scientists studied a new plant to see if it could be used to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Care because it could lead to new treatments.

Ahmad I et al (2023).

Front Biosci (Landmark Ed).

DOI:

10.31083/j.fbl2808184

PubMed:

37664939

Herbal medicines in the treatment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): An updated systematic review of clinical trials.

This study reviewed herbal medicines and phytochemicals for treating ADHD in children. It offers an updated analysis to aid in making informed decisions for pediatric ADHD treatment.

Golsorkhi H et al (2023).

Avicenna J Phytomed.

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10.22038/AJP.2022.21115

PubMed:

37663386

The antidepressant effect of combined extracts of Hypericum perforatum and Echium amoenum supplementation in patients with depression symptoms: A randomized clinical trial.

The study evaluated the effectiveness of and extracts in treating mild to moderate depression. Traditional Iranian medicine uses dried flowers for mental disorder therapy.

Sadeghi A et al (2023).

Avicenna J Phytomed.

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10.22038/AJP.2023.21707

PubMed:

37663381

Enhancement of hippocampal-dependent spatial memory by Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) characterized by activation of NMDA receptors against Monosodium Glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

MSG can cause neurotoxicity, but ashwagandha (ASH) has memory-enhancing properties. ASH improved spatial memory and increased NMDAR levels in rats, suggesting potential therapy against MSG-induced memory impairment. ASH may protect against neurotoxicity and enhance spatial learning.

Al-Dmour RH et al (2023).

Int J Neurosci.

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10.1080/00207454.2023.2255372

PubMed:

37659008

Ameliorating effect of Citrus trifoliata L. fruits extract on motor incoordination, neurodegeneration and oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease model.

Researchers investigated the traditional use of Poncirus trifoliata (Trifoliate orange) in treating neurodegenerative disorders. The results showed the need for more scientific evidence to support its effectiveness. This information is important for making informed decisions in the lab.

Abdel-Kawy MA et al (2023).

Nutr Neurosci.

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10.1080/1028415X.2023.2253026

PubMed:

37658797

Ginkgo biloba extract promotes Treg differentiation to ameliorate ischemic stroke via inhibition of HIF-1α/HK2 pathway.

Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) has beneficial effects on ischemic stroke by reducing neurobehavioral scores, infarct volume, inflammation, and increasing Treg cells. EGb can be used as part of future stroke therapy.

Hui W et al (2023).

Phytother Res.

DOI:

10.1002/ptr.7988

PubMed:

37655539