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Int J Drug Res Clin. 2024;2: e22.
doi: 10.34172/ijdrc.2024.e22
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Review Article

Medicinal Plants for Improving Cognitive Function: A Review

Behnam Sadighi 1 ORCID logo, Somaiyeh Taheri-Targhi 2, Zahra Yousefi 3* ORCID logo, Mostafa Araj-Khodaei 4* ORCID logo

1 Medicinal Plants Research Center, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
2 Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4 Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
*Corresponding Authors: Zahra Yousefi, Email: zahra69_y@yahoo.com; Mostafa Araj-Khodaei, Email: mostafaa33@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Cognition is critical for functional independence as people age. Neurodegenerative dementias are more likely to affect older adults due to the aging process. The inadequate response of conventional therapeutic approaches, besides numerous side effects, can cause patients to explore complementary and alternative medical options. This study aimed to introduce the most common medicinal herbs used in Persian medicine for the prevention and treatment of cognitive impairments.

Methods: In order to identify medicinal herbs for the treatment and prevention of cognitive diseases, manuscripts were searched by keywords such as “Nesyan”, “Fesad-al-Zekr”, and “Zekr”. Afterwards, the scientific names and pharmacological properties of selected plants were also searched in scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Results: The results of the review indicate that herbal remedies could be effective in treating cognitive impairment and dementia. The neuroprotective, antioxidant, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities are the basis for how these remedies work.

Conclusion: The neuropharmacological effects of medicinal plants on numerous pathways make them promising candidates for future drugs or adjunct therapies in combination with established pharmaceuticals; however, further clinical research is required to establish the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.



Please cite this article as follows: Sadighi B, Taheri-Targhi S, Yousefi Z, Araj-Khodaei M. Medicinal plants for improving cognitive function: a review. Int J Drug Res Clin. 2024; 2: e22. doi: 10.34172/ijdrc.2024.e22
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Submitted: 12 Oct 2024
Accepted: 02 Nov 2024
ePublished: 26 Nov 2024
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