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- Title
The acute effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy normal subjects.
- Authors
Nathan, P. J.; Clarke, J.; Lloyd, J.; Hutchison, C. W.; Downey, L.; Stough, C.
- Abstract
The Ayurvedic medicine Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) has been shown to exert cognitive enhancing effects in animals. The current study examined the acute effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera on cognitive function in normal healthy human subjects. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled independent group design in which subjects were randomly allocated to one of two treatment conditions, Bacopa monniera (300 mg) (n = 18) or placebo (n = 20). Neuropsychological testing was conducted before and 2 h after drug administration. No significant changes were found on any of the tests. The findings suggest that Bacopa monniera , at least for the dose administered, has no acute effects on cognitive functioning in normal healthy subjects. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
AYURVEDIC medicine; COGNITIVE ability; PLACEBOS; NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL tests; DRUG administration
- Publication
Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, 2001, Vol 16, Issue 4, p345
- ISSN
0885-6222
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/hup.306