Drug Res (Stuttg) 2023; 73(07): 388-407
DOI: 10.1055/a-2076-7939
Review

Phytopharmaceuticals and Herbal Approaches to Target Neurodegenerative Disorders

Anas Islam
1   Department of Pharmacy, Integral University, Dasauli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Anuradha Mishra
2   Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, (U.P.) India
,
Rabia Ahsan
1   Department of Pharmacy, Integral University, Dasauli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Syed Fareha
3   Department of Bioengineering, Integral University,, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Neurodegeneration is characterized as the continuous functional and structural loss of neurons, resulting in various clinical and pathological manifestations and loss of functional anatomy. Medicinal plants have been oppressed from ancient years and are highly considered throughout the world as a rich source of therapeutic means for the prevention, treatment of various ailments. Plant-derived medicinal products are becoming popular in India and other nations. Further herbal therapies shows good impact on chronic long term illnesses including degenerative conditions of neurons and brain. The use of herbal medicines continues to expand rapidly across the world. The active phytochemical constituents of individual plants are sometimes insufficient to achieve the desirable therapeutic effects. Combining the multiple herbs in a particular ratio (polyherbalism) will give a better therapeutic effect and reduce toxicity. Herbal-based nanosystems are also being studied as a way to enhance the delivery and bioavailability of phytochemical compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. This review mainly focuses on the importance of the herbal medicines, polyherbalism and herbal-based nanosystems and its clinical significance for neurodegenerative diseases.



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Eingereicht: 02. Februar 2023

Angenommen: 21. März 2023

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