Abstract

NATURAL DRUGS AS COGNITIVE ENHANCER: A SURVEY ARTICLE

Pradeep Yadav*, Preeti Yadav, Soni Yadav, Bindiya Yadav, Vijay Yadav, Mrs. Shikha Shukla and Dr. Dileep Bharati

Abstract

Introduction: Memory, one of the most vital aspects of the human brain. It is necessary for the effective survival of an individual. Over the years a large number of herbal medications have been used to enhance cognition and memory. Plants are a source of pharmacological potent drug molecules of high efficacy. Recently herbal medicine has evolved rapidly, gaining great acceptance due to their natural origin and few side effects. Yet there is limited knowledge about the population awareness of cognitive enhancers. As such, the aim of this study was to assess whether people are willing to take Brain tonics as cognitive enhancers. Method: The survey is an online questionnaire available in 2 languages to anyone above the age of 16 years. The question focuses on 1) Willingness and motivation to maintain or improve brain health, 2) Interest in learning more about individual brain health using medicinal herbs. The survey includes 15 questions and takes 08-10 minutes to complete. The survey was launched on January 29,2022 and closed on March 10,2022. Discussion: Results will help us to better understand the views of people on brain health and medicinal herbs as cognitive enhancers and most importantly the population already aware about medicinal herbs and used it, are satisfied with it or not.

Keywords: Survey, Brain health, Cognitive enhancer, Natural, Medicinal herbs.