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Brahmi rasayana Improves Learning and Memory in Mice

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Joshi, Hanumanthachar, Parle, Milind·2006·Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Cure of cognitive disorders such as amnesia, attention deficit and Alzheimer's disease is still a nightmare in the field of medicine. Nootropic agents such as piracetam, aniracetam and choline esterase inhibitors like Donepezil are being used to improve memory, mood and behavior, but the resulting side effects associated with these agents have made their use limited. The present study was undertaken to assess the potential of Brahmi rasayana (BR) as a memory enhancer. BR (100 and 200 mg kg(-1) p.o.) was administered for eight successive days to both young and aged mice. Elevated plus maze and passive-avoidance paradigm were employed to evaluate learning and memory parameters. Scopolamine (0.4 mg kg(-1) i.p.) was used to induce amnesia in mice. The effect of BR on whole brain AChE activity was also assessed. Piracetam (200 mg kg(-1) i.p.) was used as a standard nootropic agent. BR significantly improved learning and memory in young mice and reversed the amnesia induced by both scopolamine (0.4 mg kg(-1) i.p.) and natural aging. BR significantly decreased whole brain acetyl cholinesterase activity. BR might prove to be a useful memory restorative agent in the treatment of dementia seen in elderly.

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Authors
Joshi, H., & Parle, M.
Affiliations
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (IN)
Venue
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2006-01
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
79-85
ISSN
  • 1741-427X (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-4288
OpenAlex
W2107422447
Cited by
124
References
36
Citations by year
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FWCI
21.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
Keywords
memory enhancement, learning, scopolamine-induced amnesia, acetylcholinesterase activity, aging, nootropic drugs, piracetam, cognitive disorders, dementia, traditional medicine

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