Nervous System Disorders Including Different Forms of Stresses and Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuro-system conditions including neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders are a common and growing cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The currently available pharmaceuticals are of limited efficacy and associated with a range of adverse side effects. Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) including Persian herbal medicine, which has been used for various neuro-system disorders over centuries, can offer alternative viable options. Moreover, Persian herbs can serve as a potential and rich source for identifying novel pharmacologic interventions. In this chapter, some of the commonly used herbal medicines for nervous system disorders mentioned in Canon of Medicine are discussed and the evidence of their effectiveness from preclinical and clinical studies is reviewed. Based on the current findings, these herbs have demonstrated therapeutic potential for the treatment of nervous disorders; however, more research is needed to confirm their clinical efficacy and to establish the underlying mechanisms of action.