抗抑郁药
抗焦虑药
多巴胺
神经保护
焦虑
乙酰胆碱
神经科学
机制(生物学)
萧条(经济学)
医学
药理学
心理学
精神科
认识论
哲学
宏观经济学
经济
作者
Mohamed A. Salem,Ahmed Zayed,Shahira M. Ezzat
出处
期刊:Elsevier eBooks
[Elsevier]
日期:2021-01-01
卷期号:: 121-150
标识
DOI:10.1016/b978-0-12-821556-2.00028-1
摘要
Central nervous system disorders such as anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer’s occur as a result of the imbalance of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine (Ach), dopamine (DA), serotonin (5-HT), and/or γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Such disorders may lead to emotional changes as well as impaired cognitive functions. Plants have been the predominant source of medicines throughout the vast majority of human history and remain so today outside of industrialized societies. Many plants are known for their anxiolytic, antidepressant, and memory-enhancing properties. Moreover, phytoconstituents, particularly alkaloids, have proven effectiveness as psychoactive lead drugs. In this chapter, we will have an overview of the most important psychoactive, neuroprotective, and antidepressant plants and phytoconstituents with emphasis on their mechanism of action.
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