| Literature DB >> 24882401 |
Tomoharu Kuboyama1, Chihiro Tohda, Katsuko Komatsu.
Abstract
Neurodegenerative diseases commonly induce irreversible destruction of central nervous system (CNS) neuronal networks, resulting in permanent functional impairments. Effective medications against neurodegenerative diseases are currently lacking. Ashwagandha (roots of Withania somnifera Dunal) is used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for general debility, consumption, nervous exhaustion, insomnia, and loss of memory. In this review, we summarize various effects and mechanisms of Ashwagandha extracts and related compounds on in vitro and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24882401 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b14-00022
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biol Pharm Bull ISSN: 0918-6158 Impact factor: 2.233