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Ansari F, Sohel M, Haidary MMH, Mostaq MS, Akter S, Nahar A, Labony FZ, Ahmed A, Hasan MS, Babu MH, Amin MN. Therapeutic potential of clinically proven natural products in the management of dementia. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27233. [PMID: 38533051 PMCID: PMC10963206 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Dementia is a common neurodegenerative disorder connected to damage to nerve cells in the brain. Although some conventional drugs are available for dementia treatments and are still sanctified for dementia patients, their short- and long-term side effects and other limitations make treating patients more challenging. The authors aimed to explain novel options for treating dementia with natural products and unravel some clinically proven natural products. This article systematically reviewed recent studies that have investigated the role of natural products and their bioactive compounds for dementia. PubMed Central, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases of articles were collected, and abstracts were reviewed for relevance to the subject matter.In this review, we provide mechanistic insights of clinically validated natural products, including like- Yokukansan, Souvenaid, BDW, Hupergene, Bacopa monnier, Omega-3, Tramiprostate and Palmitoylethanolamide with which have therapeutic efficacy against dementia in the management of dementia. As shown by studies, certain natural ingredients could be used to treat and prevent dementia. We strongly believe that the medicinal plants and phytoconstituents alone or in combination with other compounds would be effective treatments against dementia with lesser side effects as compared to currently available treatments. Moreover, these products should be studied further in order to develop novel dementia medications.
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- Farzana Ansari
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Nutrition and Health Research, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
- Pratyasha Health Biomedical Research Center, Dhaka, 1230, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, 1230. Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, 1230. Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, 1230. Bangladesh
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- Pratyasha Health Biomedical Research Center, Dhaka, 1230, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, 1230. Bangladesh
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Monden T, Hosoya T, Nakajima Y, Kishi M, Satoh T, Hashimoto K, Kasai K, Yamada M, Mori M. Herbal medicine, Hachimi-jio-gan, and its component cinnamomi cortex activate the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha in renal cells. Endocr J 2008; 55:529-33. [PMID: 18469482 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.k07e-101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Hachimi-jio-gan is widely used to improve several disorders associated with diabetes, but its mechanism remains poorly understood. In an attempt to clarify the mechanism of Hachimi-jio-gan, we investigated the effects of this herbal medicine and its components in transfection studies of CV1 cells, especially nuclear receptor-mediated actions. One half (0.5) mg/ml of Hachimi-jio-gan activated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARalpha), mediating the activation by 3.1-fold on DR1 response elements; however, it did not affect PPARgamma, thyroid hormone receptor, androgen receptor, estrogen receptor or RXR. In addition, this activation was observed in a dose-dependent manner. Next, to determine which components of Hachimi-jio-gan activate PPARalpha-mediated transcription, 8 of its components (rehmanniae radix, orni fructus, dioscoreae rhizoma, alismatis rhizoma, hoelen, moutan cortex, cinnamomi cortex, aconiti) were tested. Only cinnamomi cortex (1.0 mg/ml) increased PPARalpha-mediated transcription by 4.1-fold, and this activation was specific for PPAR alpha, and not for other nuclear receptors. Moreover, this PPARalpha-related activation by cinnamomi cortex is specifically observed in renal cells. Taken together, these findings indicate that Hachimi-jio-gan and cinnamomi cortex may have a pharmacological effect through the target site for PPARalpha.
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- Tsuyoshi Monden
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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dos Santos-Neto LL, de Vilhena Toledo MA, Medeiros-Souza P, de Souza GA. The use of herbal medicine in Alzheimer's disease-a systematic review. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2006; 3:441-5. [PMID: 17173107 PMCID: PMC1697739 DOI: 10.1093/ecam/nel071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2005] [Accepted: 09/15/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The treatments of choice in Alzheimer's disease (AD) are cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA-receptor antagonists, although doubts remain about the therapeutic effectiveness of these drugs. Herbal medicine products have been used in the treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) but with various responses. The objective of this article was to review evidences from controlled studies in order to determine whether herbs can be useful in the treatment of cognitive disorders in the elderly. Randomized controlled studies assessing AD in individuals older than 65 years were identified through searches of MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane Library, dissertation Abstract (USA), ADEAR (Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Database), National Research Register, Current Controlled trials, Centerwatch Trials Database and PsychINFO Journal Articles. The search combined the terms Alzheimer disease, dementia, cognition disorders, Herbal, Phytotherapy. The crossover results were evaluated by the Jadad's measurement scale. The systematic review identified two herbs and herbal formulations with therapeutic effects for the treatment of AD: Melissa officinalis, Salvia officinalis and Yi-Gan San and BDW (Ba Wei Di Huang Wan). Ginkgo biloba was identified in a meta-analysis study. All five herbs are useful for cognitive impairment of AD. M. officinalis and Yi-Gan San are also useful in agitation, for they have sedative effects. These herbs and formulations have demonstrated good therapeutic effectiveness but these results need to be compared with those of traditional drugs. Further large multicenter studies should be conducted in order to test the cost-effectiveness of these herbs for AD and the impact in the control of cognitive deterioration.
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Iwasaki K, Kobayashi S, Chimura Y, Taguchi M, Inoue K, Akiba T, Arai H, Cyong JC, Sasaki H. Effects of the Chinese herbal medicine 'Ba Wei Di Huang Wan' in the treatment of dementia: A SPECT cerebral blood flow examination and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial for cognitive function and ADL. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0594.2004.00175.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Iwasaki K, Kobayashi S, Chimura Y, Taguchi M, Inoue K, Cho S, Akiba T, Arai H, Cyong JC, Sasaki H. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of the Chinese Herbal Medicine âBa Wei Di Huang Wanâ in the Treatment of Dementia. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004; 52:1518-21. [PMID: 15341554 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52415.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, ba wei di huang wan (BDW), improves cognitive and physical functioning in dementia patients. DESIGN An 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. SETTING Long-term-care facility in Japan. PARTICIPANTS Thirty-three patients with mild to severe dementia (7 men and 26 women; mean age +/- standard deviation=84.4 +/- 7.8) were recruited and enrolled from May 2002 through September 2002. INTERVENTION Participants were randomly assigned to the active drug (BDW) group (n=16) or the placebo group (n=17) and treated for 8 weeks. MEASUREMENT Cognitive function and activities of daily living (ADLs); palsatility index. RESULTS After the trial, cognitive function as assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) significantly improved from 13.5 +/- 8.5 to 16.3 +/- 7.7 (P<.01, 95% confidence interval (CI)=-4.1 to -1.4) in the BDW group. The ADL score in the Barthel Index also significantly changed, from 61.8 +/- 34.6 to 78.9 +/- 21.1 (P<.01, 95% CI=-26.2 to -7.9). In contrast, MMSE and Barthel Index scores of the placebo group showed no significant change. Eight weeks after the end of the administration, MMSE and Barthel Index scores of the BDW group declined to the baseline level. The pulsatility index in the internal carotid artery as measured using Doppler sonography significantly decreased in the BDW group (2.5 +/- 1.7 to 1.9 +/- 0.5, P<.05) but not in the placebo group. CONCLUSION These results argue the benefits of BDW in the treatment of dementia.
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- Koh Iwasaki
- Department of Geriatric and Complementary Medicine (Advanced Research Center for Asian Traditional Medicine), Tohoku University, School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of Hachimi-jio-gan, a traditional Japanese Kampo medication composed of eight medicinal herbs used for treating older people. SUBJECTS Sixteen laboratory-bred Fischer 344 rats DESIGN The rats were divided into two groups. One was the control group and the other was given chow containing 7% Hachimi-jio-gan powder for a period 110-120 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES The rats were assessed for wheel running and an inclined screen test from weeks 119-120; then laboratory and histologic examinations were performed. RESULTS The group receiving Hachimi-jio-gan was more active in spontaneous mobility during wheel running; they maintained a significantly higher angle of retaining posture than the control group on the inclined screen; there was no significant difference in laboratory and histologic findings. CONCLUSIONS Aged rats that received Hachimi-jio-gan were more active and stronger than the control group rats. The findings suggest that Hachimi-jio-gan is a safe and effective Kampo prescription for aging rats.
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- H Ninomiya
- Second Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Ehime University, Japan
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Hirokawa S, Nose M, Ishige A, Amagaya S, Oyama T, Ogihara Y. Effect of Hachimi-jio-gan on scopolamine-induced memory impairment and on acetylcholine content in rat brain. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 1996; 50:77-84. [PMID: 8866727 DOI: 10.1016/0378-8741(95)01332-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The effect of Hachimi-jio-gan (HJ) on scopolamine induced memory impairment was studied using a radial maze performance, the effect of HJ on the central cholinergic system as measured by acetylcholine (ACh) content, choline acetyltransferase (CAT) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities was also examined. HJ (0.01-1.0 g/kg, p.o.) showed no influence on the radial maze performance. However, with the administration of scopolamine (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.), the number of the correct choices decreased and the number of the error choices increased. HJ (0.1 and 0.5 g/kg, p.o.) reduced this scopolamine-induced cognitive disturbance. The effect of HJ on ACh content and enzyme activities in the brain, frontal cortex, hippocampus and striatum was also investigated. In normal rats, HJ (0.1 and 0.5 g/kg, p.o. x 7 days) significantly increased ACh content in the frontal cortex, although it did not increased ACh content in the hippocampus. In scopolamine-treated rats, ACh content decreased in the brain regions examined. HJ (0.5 g/kg, p.o.) inhibited a decrease in ACh content in the frontal cortex, and with the same dosage of HJ increased CAT activity in the frontal cortex and AChE activity in the hippocampus. These results suggest that the behavioral effects of HJ may be related to its effect on the central cholinergic system.
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- S Hirokawa
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Nagoya City University, Japan
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