Nootropic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Zingiber officinale and Centella asiatica on Stress Induced Rats

Nootropics, natural or synthetic substances that boost brain function and cognitive abilities, were investigated in this study. Specifically, the effects of Zingiber officinale Centella asiatica extracts compared to standard nootropic piracetam. Both plant demonstrated activity contained phytochemicals like flavonoids, tannins, saponins protect from oxidative damage. Sterols such as stigmasterol inhibiting acetyl CoA esterase also present. Tests conducted on rats given piracetam daily for 7 21 days. High low doses used. Nootropic measured using elevated plus maze Morris water tests controls. The results promising: At higher doses, significantly reduced latency time ± 0.33 seconds 33.33 0.12 54 0.08 This suggests have considerable potential when administered at doses.