Research Library

Papers, clinical trials and textual references across eras of knowledge.

6 publications

review2021· PLOS One

Cheah KL, Norhayati MN, Husniati Yaacob L, et al.

Systematic review of clinical trials suggesting Ashwagandha extract reduces stress and anxiety with good tolerability.

Key findings

Significant reduction in serum cortisol and self-reported anxiety across multiple trials.

clinical trial2014· Clin Interv Aging

Kuptniratsaikul V, et al.

Curcumin extract showed comparable efficacy to ibuprofen in knee osteoarthritis pain with fewer adverse events.

Key findings

Pain and function improvements equivalent to NSAID comparator; better safety profile.

clinical trial2001· Psychopharmacology

Stough C, et al.

Standardized Brahmi extract improved verbal learning, memory consolidation and attention over 12 weeks.

Key findings

Significant improvement in cognitive measures with no serious adverse effects.

pharmacological2014· J Ayurveda Integr Med

Cohen MM

Comprehensive review of Tulsi's chemical constituents and immunomodulatory, adaptogenic activity.

Key findings

Eugenol and ursolic acid drive reproducible anti-stress and antimicrobial effects.

pharmacological2016· Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

Alzohairy MA

In vitro confirmation of broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of neem leaf extracts.

Key findings

Effective against multiple bacterial and fungal strains; supports traditional skin use.

ethnobotanical~300 BCE· Classical Ayurvedic text

Acharya Charaka

Earliest systematic classification of Medhya (cognition-enhancing) Rasayanas including Brahmi.

Key findings

Brahmi classified foremost among Medhya Rasayanas for memory and intellect.