Table 1.
Scientific name | Common name | Remarks |
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Withania somnifera | Ashwagandha |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-stress, neuro-protection, immune boosting and memorya Known to have anti-ALS activityb |
Phyllanthus emblica | Amla | It is known to be a cognition enhancer in several neuro-degenerative diseasesc |
Panax ginseng | Ginseng |
Immune boosting Neuro-protectiond Rich in poly-phenols and Ginsenosidese Ginsenosides Rg1 is known to reduce reactive oxygen species of dopamine, release of cytochrome c into cytosol, inhibition of caspase-3 activity and lower Nitric Oxide Synthase productionf It is known to be given for treatment of ALSg |
Ginkgo biloba | Ginkgo |
Known to improve cognitive functionh Is known to inhibit formation of Aβ amyloidsi |
Vitis vinifera | Grape seed extract | Grape seed extract was found to attenuate neuro-degeneration in AD micej |
Baccopa monnieri | Brahmi |
Known to rejuvenate nerve cellsl Helps to fight oxidative stressl |