Table 1 Multi-target mechanisms underlying pharmacological effects of SLT components
Pharmacological effects relevant to MCI | Ginseng | Ginkgo | Saffron |
|---|---|---|---|
Anti-inflammatory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Anti-oxidant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Anti-apoptotic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Increasing cerebral blood flow | ✓ | ||
Anti-platelet aggregation | ✓ | ||
Antagonising amyloid-β accumulation | ✓ | ||
Enhancement of cholinergic function | ✓ | ||
Anti-depressant/anti-anxiety | ✓ | ✓ |