Open Access Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (OAJPR)
ISSN: 2574-7797
Review Article
Aegle Marmelos (L.) Correa, A Potential Source for the Treatment of Diabetes Associated Alzheimers Disease: A Review
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder leading to memory loss, which is caused by progressive
wasting away of brain cells. Memory loss leads to changes in a person’s behavior, thinking and social skills leading in turn
to profound alterations in a person’s social and family life. The disease can occur by itself with age; however, onset of
diabetes can precipitate the onset of the disease or augment the disease process and symptoms. Current allopathic
medications can only improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, albeit temporarily and cannot cure the disease.
According to the World Health Organization, about 44 million people were suffering from the disease in 2015, a number
likely to go up to 114 million by 2050 causing severe strains in family relationships and finances. Plants are a potential
source of stopping the development of Alzheimer’s or even curing the disease. The present review examines the potential
of a plant Aegle marmelos or Bengal quince in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Keywords: Alzheimer’ disease; Aegle marmelos; Bengal quince; Dementia; Diabetes
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