Role of Brahmi and Ashwagandha in Anti-Ageing
Author(s)
Nishant Patnaik
ABSTRACT
Aging is mostly associated with reduction in cognitive abilities even in the presumed healthy. The rise in the aging population across various countries is a representation of an emerging public health challenge in the perspective of disability and the impact on the economy. Safe medicines that improve cognition abilities in elderly people may arrest the personal and social losses caused by cognitive decline. An effective way of combating stress is by use of adaptogen such as Brahmi and Ashwagandha, which are safe and effective stress relievers. This paper seeks to analyze the efficiency and safety of highly concentrated, full spectrum extracts of Brahmi and Ashwagandha roots in anxiety and stress reduction and in enhancing the overall well-being of stressed adults.
Aging is mostly associated with reduction in cognitive abilities even in the presumed healthy. The rise in the aging population across various countries is a representation of an emerging public health challenge in the perspective of disability and the impact on the economy. Safe medicines that improve cognition abilities in elderly people may arrest the personal and social losses caused by cognitive decline. An effective way of combating stress is by use of adaptogen such as Brahmi and Ashwagandha, which are safe and effective stress relievers. This paper seeks to analyze the efficiency and safety of highly concentrated, full spectrum extracts of Brahmi and Ashwagandha roots in anxiety and stress reduction and in enhancing the overall well-being of stressed adults.
Cite this paper
Patnaik, N. (2015) Role of Brahmi and Ashwagandha in Anti-Ageing. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 3, 102-104. doi: 10.4236/jbm.2015.310014.
Patnaik, N. (2015) Role of Brahmi and Ashwagandha in Anti-Ageing. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 3, 102-104. doi: 10.4236/jbm.2015.310014.
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[1] Alexander, P. and Georg, W. (2009) Evidence-Based Efficacy of Adaptogens in Fatigue, and Molecular Mechanisms Related to their Stress-Protective Activity. Current Clinical Pharmacology, 4, 198-219.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/np020238w [3] Russo, A. and Borrelli, F. (2005) Bacopa monniera, a Reputed Nootropic Plant: An Overview. Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology, 12, 305-317.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2003.12.008 [4] Vijayan, V. and Helen, A. (2007) Protective Activity of Bacopa monniera Linn. on Nicotine-Induced Toxicity in Mice. Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 21, 378-381. [5] Hou, C.-C., Lin, S.-J., Cheng, J.-T. and Hsu, F.-L. (2002) Bacopaside III, Bacopasaponin G, and Bacopasides A, B, and C from Bacopa monniera. Journal of Natural Products, 65, 1759. [6] Peng, L., Zhou, Y., Kong, D.Y. and Zhang, W.D. (2010) Antitumor Activities of Dammarane Triterpene Saponins from Bacopa monniera. Phytotherapy Research, 24, 864-868.