Ayurvedic Herbal Preparations in Neurological Disorders

Murali Muralidhara, Padmanabhan S. Rajini

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9780443190841
• eBook ISBN: 9780443153969
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Neuroscience
• Index: Biological Sciences

Ayurvedic Herbal Preparations in Neurological Disorders provides a comprehensive and mechanistic understanding of the therapeutic potential of many ayurvedic herbal preparations in disease management. Examining research data for evidence-based ayurvedic approaches, this volume begins with a focused introduction to major ayurvedic plants, discussing various mechanisms underlying their neuromodulatory potential in preclinical and clinical settings. Major subsets of ayurvedic plants are discussed, including Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Withania somnifera, and others. This volume outlines the importance of integrative approaches along with existing treatments in the intervention/management of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depressive mood disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and more. More than a mere compilation of studies, this volume identifies relevant gaps for future research avenues and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing of knowledge to together identify the most efficacious ayurvedic approaches. Highlighting recent developments (e.g., Ayurgenomics, Ayurahar) and other pertinent research for neuroprotection, this book is crucial for anyone researching or working in the field of neurological disorder treatment and prevention. - Provides a focused introduction to major Ayurvedic plants and their therapeutic potential in the management of neurodegenerative diseases - Discusses various mechanisms underlying the neuromodulatory potential of several ayurvedic herbal preparations in preclinical and clinical settings - Examines major subsets of ayurvedic plants (e.g., Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Withaniasomnifera, and others) and potential of several other plants in various neurological disorders - Outlines the importance of integrative approaches along with existing treatments in the intervention/management of depressive mood disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and more - Highlights recent developments (e.g., Ayurgenomics, Ayurahar) and other pertinent research for neuroprotection

Table of contents

• Cover
• Front Matter
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• List of contributors
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Chapter One : Ayurveda: Ayurvedic herbs against neurological disorders: are they golden nuggets?
• Chapter Two : Overview of approaches in ayurveda for neurological health and disorders
• Chapter Three : Therapeutic efficacy of ayurvedic polyherbal formulations (PHF): Interactive mechanisms and broad-spectrum activities against neurological disorders
• Chapter Four : Insights into the neuroprotective strategies to alleviate neurodegenerative conditions: Role of Ayurvedic herbs and their bioactives
• Chapter Five : Multiple broad spectrum Neuromodulatory effects of Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica: mechanistic considerations
• Chapter Six : Exploring the neuro-ameliorative propensity of Withania somnifera—Indian ginseng
• Chapter Seven : Acorus calamus in neurological disorders: a detailed overview
• Chapter Eight : Synaptic and mitochondrial alterations in traumatic brain injury (TBI): neuroprotective effects of phytochemicals and herbal products
• Chapter Nine : Dietary regulation of miRNAs involved in neurodegenerative diseases: role of nutraceuticals/Ayurvedic herbals
• Chapter Ten : Propensity of ayurvedic herbs as potential modulators of gut microbiome (GM): implications in neurological disorders
• Chapter Eleven : Genetic modulators of neurodegenerative diseases and their amelioration by natural products
• Chapter Twelve : Therapeutic propensity and pharmacological Action of herbal extract in Parkinson's Disease
• Chapter Thirteen : Phytochemicals for neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation: medicine of the future or a mirage?
• Chapter Fourteen : Ayurvedic herbs–derived cognitive enhancers for the management of Alzheimer's disease (AD)
• Chapter Fifteen : Role of ayurvedic herbs in the management of major depressive disorders (MDD)
• Chapter Sixteen : Mass spectrometry–based approaches for the identification of molecular mechanism of action of ayurvedic medicines in Parkinson disease
• Chapter Seventeen : Insights into the efficacy of Drosophila as a predictive preclinical model to understand the mechanism of neuroprotection of ayurvedic herbals
• Chapter Eighteen : Parkinson's Disease models of Caenorhabditis elegans to study mechanism of action of Ayurvedic nootropics
• Chapter Nineteen : Utilization of zebrafish as a preclinical model for obtaining insights into molecular mechanisms of the neuroprotective role of ayurvedic herbal preparations
• Chapter Twenty : Indian spices and their bioactives in neurological disorders
• Chapter Twenty One : Ayurveda herbs and herbal preparations in the management of neurological disorders
• Chapter Twenty Two : Yoga as a therapeutic intervention for the management of neurodegenerative disorders
• Chapter Twenty Three : Nanotechnology-enabled phytochemicals from Ayurvedic herbs for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders: an overview
• Chapter Twenty Four : Neuroprotective potential of plant-based bioactive polysaccharides: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic advances
• Chapter Twenty Five : Ayurvedic science and herbaceuticals in neurological disorders: An overview of the current scenario; challenges and future perspectives
• Glossary
• Index
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