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The aim of this study was to identify plant species used by Thai traditional healers to treat cognitive decline and memory impairment in the elderly population. During interviews with traditional healers, the underlying cause of cognitive impairment was identified, herbal remedies in the form of multi-plant formulas, and individual plants were discussed. This chapter provides information on the plants included in these formulas. Only plants that have already been shown to have memory enhancing activity are included in this chapter to protect the intellectual property of the interviewed Thai healers. Most disorders involving the brain and its functions are cause by an imbalance of the wind element. Since the etiology of these disorders is the same, the overlap of shared species in the multi-plant formulas was investigated. |
