Current treatments for PD are symptomatic, alleviating symptoms without reversing or retarding the disease progression. Oxidative and nitrosative stress play a crucial role in Parkinson's disease by triggering mitochondria. Adverse drug reactions and exposure to certain toxins have the ability to modulate biological pathways. Herbs may reduce the evolution of Parkinson’s symptoms. Arti Mehta, ND, Washington Center for Complementary Medicine located at 1701 K Street NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC, will generously guide you through a nontoxic, and worthwhile alternative technique.
Herbs that may ameliorate Parkinson’s symptoms
Bushenhuoxue Yin, a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, may reduce nitric oxide.
Camellia sinensis, daily intake of black tea may slow down progression and delay the onset of neurodegenerative processes in PD.
Curcumin or turmeric yellow, Indian saffron
The Indian spice curcumin is a member of the ginger family, also known to decrease inflammation.Both seasonings may be helpful against nitrosative stress. Di-glutamoyl curcumin could be a better neuroprotective agent in PD.
Delphinium denudatum
It is one of the important drugs used in Unani medicine, an indigenous medicine developed by Avicenna. According to Unani medicine, management of any disease depends on the cause, aggravating factors, pathogenesis, pathology, and clinical manifestations. Ethanolic extract of the roots is reported to be useful in PD.
Flemingia vestita contains the isoflavones, genistein that may protect dopaminergic neurons.
Ginseng extract is an effective natural adaptogen herb utilizes to decrease stress, trauma, anxiety, and fatigue.
Ginkgo biloba can be used as a therapeutic approach to check the neuronal loss following parkinsonism.
Mucuna pruriens
The seeds have L-DOPA that may promote dopamine’s release, boosts up mood and sexuality and improve movement’s synchronization.
Milk thistle contains the polyphenolic flavonoid, silymarin that demonstrates anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective and anticarcinogenic effects. The plant detoxifies the liver from toxins and may reduce the damage of dopaminergic neurons.
Trifolium pretense contains biochanin A that may protect dopaminergic neurons.
Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F or Thunder of God vine has potential anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity. It contains the major active component, triptolide and celastrol, a triterpenoid antioxidant compound that show a strong bioactive function to diminish the pro-inflammatory factors such as nitric oxide.
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Any information is for educational purposes only and not meant nor otherwise suggested to be medical instruction. Visit a professional prior adding supplement to your daily diet.
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