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In vitro and ex-vivo cellular antioxidant protection and cognitive enhancing effects of an extract of Polygonum minus Huds (Lineminus™) demonstrated in a Barnes Maze animal model for memory and learning

George A 1 , Ng CP , O'Callaghan M , Jensen GS , Wong HJ

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  • 1 Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, Lot 21, Jalan U1/19, Section U1, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, Selangor 40150, Malaysia. annie.g@biotropicsmalaysia.com
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014;14:161.
PMID: 24886679 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-161

Abstract

Polygonum minus Huds.is a culinary flavouring that is common in South East Asian cuisine and as a remedy for diverse maladies ranging from indigestion to poor eyesight. The leaves of this herb have been reported to be high in antioxidants. Flavonoids which have been associated with memory, cognition and protection against neurodegeneration were found in P. minus.

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