Effect of Eclipta Alba on Scopolamine Induced Amnesia in Mice

The study conducted by Harmel Singh Chahal and Shailendra Sharma in 2018 investigated the effects of Eclipta Alba, a medicinal plant, on scopolamine-induced amnesia in mice. Scopolamine is a drug known to induce memory impairment, mimicking symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers found that Eclipta Alba exhibited significant neuroprotective and anti-amnesic effects. It was able to reverse the memory deficits caused by scopolamine, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of memory disorders like Alzheimer's disease. The study also noted that Eclipta Alba demonstrated antioxidant properties, which could counteract the oxidative stress often associated with neurodegenerative diseases.