Natural Products in the Treatment of Neurological Diseases (Part 1): Cannabinoids and Ginger Extracts

Authors

  • Maria Clara Ferrazani Santos Programa de Pós-Graduação, Instituto de Química, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Leonardo Baptista Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9433-3313

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59783/aire.2024.50

Keywords:

brain disease, cannabis, ginger, drug development

Abstract

This small review shows the potential applications of Cannabis and Ginger extracts as potential drugs for brain disease. We focus mainly on the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy diseases. All studied extracts are inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase and pose as promisor candidates for treating these diseases.

Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Ferrazani Santos, M. C., & Baptista, L. (2024). Natural Products in the Treatment of Neurological Diseases (Part 1): Cannabinoids and Ginger Extracts . AIDASCO Reviews, 2(2), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.59783/aire.2024.50