Centella asiatica L. is traditionally used as a medicinal herbs and alternative medicine in treating
numerous kinds of diseases. The use of Centella in food and beverages has increased over the years. Its potential
antioxidant and neuroprotective…
This survey studied the different types of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) usage, the reasons of CAM usage and the out-of-pocket expenditure incurred by CAM users with Type 2 diabetes.
Centella asiatica or “gotu kola” has been used since long time ago as an ethno-pharmacological plant and
supposed to be a potent medicinal plant for its various pharmacological effects favorable for human health. Many
studies described the…
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medical applications (CAM) and non-drug treatments of women during their pregnancies, postpartum periods and the changes between these periods.
Eurycoma longifolia (EL), a well-recognised Malaysian medicinal herb, has gained considerable interest among the researchers due to its ability to protect against bone calcium loss in androgen-deficient osteoporosis. Though numerous animal studies…
The use of Traditional/Complementary Medicine
(T/CM) is widespread in developing countries
and is steadilly increasing across the developed
world. \ The World Health Organisation (WHO)
estimated that' In many countries, 80% or more of
the…
Plants have been used for many thousands of years to treat human disorders and pains. To the aborigines, plants which are found in their surroundings are not only important sources of food and materials for shelter but also valuable
sources of…
There are approximately 160 species of Zingiberaceae belonging to 18 genera in Peninsular Malaysia. Roughly 16-20 are traditionally utilized by the indigenous folks as spices, condiments, vegetables, food flavours and medicines. The resurgence of…
This paper covers the studies relevant to neuroprotective activity of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, also known as “Gotu Kola.” The plant is native to the Southeast Asia and has been used traditionally as brain tonic in ayurvedic medicine.
