Medicinal Chemistry

Asim Ray

Publications

• Review Article
  Medhya Rasayanas in Brain Function and Disease
  Author(s): Suman Ray and Asim RaySuman Ray and Asim Ray
  
  Ayurveda (Sanskrit word meaning “the scripture for longevity”) represents an ancient system of traditional medicine prevalent in India about 5000 years old. Rasayana concept of Ayurveda is believed to be useful to overcome challenging diseases to modern medicine i.e., regeneration of tissues after the disease condition like osteoarthritis, age related macular degeneration (AMD), Alzheimer's and Parkinsons disease, injuries, trauma, heart attack, stroke etc. Neurological and psychiatric disorders are generally associated with loss of memory, cognitive deficits, impaired mental function etc. The 'medhya rasayanas' are known to be beneficial to improve the intellectual e.g., mandukparni swaras, yashtimadhu churna with ksheer, guduchi swaras, and shankhapushpi kalka. Medhya Rasayana drugs are used for prevention and treatment of me.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0444.1000309

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