Bacopa monnieri and Bacoside-A for ameliorating epilepsy associated behavioral deficits.

Abstract

Bacopa monnieri is an outstanding nervine tonic used for raising the mental performance. It helps in concentration, comprehension, recall and alertness, Brahmi is particularly beneficial as it aids in categorizing information in brain and its subsequent expression. Bacopa is also called as a natural antioxidant which may give details its neuroprotective role seen in the memory centers of the brain. Epilepsy is neuronal disorder characterized by learning, cognitive and memory impairments. The present review summarizes information concerning botany, chemistry and beneficial effect of Bacopa monnieri on epilepsy associated behavioral deficits.

• Authors: Jobin Mathew, Jes Paul, M S Nandhu, C S Paulose
• Journal: Fitoterapia (Fitoterapia) Vol. 81 Issue 5 Pg. 315-22 (Jul 2010) ISSN: 1873-6971 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 19944749 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Antioxidants
• Neuroprotective Agents
• Plant Extracts
• Saponins
• Triterpenes
• bacoside A

Topics

• Animals
• Antioxidants (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Bacopa (chemistry)
• Cognition (drug effects)
• Epilepsy (drug therapy, psychology)
• Humans
• Neuroprotective Agents (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Phytotherapy
• Plant Extracts (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Saponins (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Triterpenes (pharmacology, therapeutic use)