Title of article :
Bio-effectiveness of the main flavonoids of Achillea millefolium in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders- a review
Author/Authors :
Ayoobi, Fatemeh Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Shamsizadeh, Ali Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - School of Medicine - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Fatemi, Iman Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - School of Medicine - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Vakilian, Alireza Geriatric Care Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Neurology - School of Medicine - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Allahtavakoli, Mohammad Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - School of Medicine - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Hassanshahi, Gholamhossein Pistachio Safety Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Ahmadi, Amir Moghadam Non-communicable Diseases Research Center - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Neurology - School of Medicine - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
The Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow) is a common herb which is widely being used, worldwide. Achillea is being used for treatment of many disorders since centuries. It is considered safe for supplemental use and flavonoids such as kaempferol, luteolin and apigenin are of main constituents present in Achillea. Most of both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this herb have been attributed to its flavonoid content. Oxidative and inflammatory processes play important roles in pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Present review was aimed to review the latest literature evidences regarding application of Achillea and/or its three main flavonoid constituents on epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and stroke.
Keywords :
Achillea millefolium , Flavonoids , Medicinal , Neurodegenerative disease , Plants
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
