Research Progress of Panax notoginseng and Its Active Components in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Dysfunction of Aging

With the aggravation of global population aging, the number of people with cognitive impairment is increasing, which has become a challenge that cannot be ignored in the field of public health. Panax notoginseng is a characteristic plant resource in Yunnan, which contains saponins, polysaccharides, flavonoids, amino acids, trace elements, and has a remarkable neuroprotective effect. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the potential mechanism of P. notoginseng and its active components in preventing and treating cognitive dysfunction caused by aging, in order to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for further development and application of P. notoginseng and its components and anti-aging related cognitive dysfunction.