A Review on Central Nervous System Activity of some Indigenous Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Plants have always been the principle source of medicine in India and world since ancient past and presently they are becoming popular throughout the developed countries. Herbs play an important role in the lives of tribal and rural people, particularly in remote part of developing countries. Obviously, these plants help in alleviating human suffering. The indigenous method of preparation maintains the purity of the drug. Furthermore, traditional folk healers treat with kindness, grace, patience and tolerance, which play a vital role in healing process today. The present review was aimed to elaborate the pharmacological screening of some indigenous plants for CNS activities.