REVIEW OF SIDA ACUTA - A POTENT DRUG

Abhishek K.*, Charan C. S., Nagendra R., K. Hanumanthachar Joshi, Prajwal R. and Varalakshmi H. N.

ABSTRACT

Neurodegenerative disease’s such as Alzheimer’s disease occur due to loss of the structure and function of neurons. For the potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, Sida acuta can be used as it contains components like β-phenethylamines, quinazolines and Carboxylated tryptamines, in addition to choline and betaine, glutathione peroxidase antioxidants, as a neurotransmitter β-phenethylamine reportedly increases the dopamine level in the body which is responsible for communication and control movement, The ethanolic extract from the leaves and stems of Sida acuta, causes effects on the central nervous system in experimental animals and reportedly glutathione can reduce oxidative stress and can bring balance in reactive oxygen Species. The said Plant have essential compounds which can improve cognitive functions on CNS and can be a novel drug for neurological improvements.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s Disease, Central nervous system, Choline, glutathione, Reactive oxygen species.