Nootropic Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees as Potential Cognitive Enhancers

The review highlights the cognitive-enhancing properties of various plant-based compounds, with a focus on Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) as a notable nootropic herb. Gotu Kola is discussed for its ability to improve memory, learning, and cognitive function through its antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. The article explains that active compounds in Gotu Kola, such as […]

Centella asiatica Alters Metabolic Pathways Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease in the 5xFAD Mouse Model of β-Amyloid Accumulation

The study investigates the effects of a water extract of Centella asiatica (CAW) on metabolic pathways in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings revealed that CAW treatment modulated pathways related to purine metabolism, nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, and glycerophospholipid metabolism, suggesting potential mechanisms for its cognitive-enhancing effects.

Discovery of potent telomerase activators: Unfolding new therapeutic and anti-aging perspectives

The article investigates the role of natural compounds in activating telomerase, an enzyme that maintains telomere length and is associated with cellular aging. The study found that certain natural compounds, such as Centella asiatica extract, oleanolic acid, and astragalus extract, significantly increased telomerase activity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, suggesting their potential as anti-aging […]

Therapeutic Potential of Centella asiatica and Its Triterpenes

The review article titled ” examines the medicinal properties of Centella asiatica, commonly known as gotu kola, and its active compounds, particularly triterpenoids like asiaticoside and madecassoside. The study highlights the herb’s extensive beneficial effects on neurological and skin diseases, attributing these benefits to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties, as well as its ability […]