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ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW.

Authors :
Hassan, Taimoor
Saeed, Sana
Hassan, Mamoona
Naseem, Sidra
Siddique, Sidra
Source :
Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences. Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p35-44. 10p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A plethora of diseases are associated with our nervous system. Neurodegenerative diseases include Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, schizophrenia and depression. Many plants are known to be beneficial against certain neurodegenerative disorders. This study provides an overview of such thirty-five plants whose part, from roots to seeds or their bio-chemicals extract are used for the treatment of multiple neurodegenerative disorders in Pakistan and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18197973
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153946907
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.46903/gjms/19.01.958