Herbals in the control of ageing.
The significance of herbals and herbal products is gaining worldwide recognition. The concept of complementary or alternative medicine is becoming much more widely accepted, and there is an increasing belief in the efficacy of herbal remedies. Recently, the role of herbal drugs, herbal products and certain phytochemicals in the control of ageing has been documented using modern scientific approaches. This review pulls together such studies and critiques the efficacy and value of herbal medicines in the control of the ageing process.
Kapoor
Vijay K
VK
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana 141104, India. vkkuips@yahoo.com
Dureja
Janhvi
J
Chadha
Renu
R
D000375:Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D000818:Animals; D016922:Cellular Senescence / Q000187:drug effects*; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D015394:Molecular Structure; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
D028321:Plant Preparations