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61 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 151 Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • There is a need for new therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease. The current treatments for Alzheimer's disease have limited efficacy and significant side effects.

    Integrated in vivo evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of Colocasia esculenta leaf extract in scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment and haloperidol-induced catalepsy · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for alternative anxiolytic therapies with a more favorable safety profile. Conventional pharmacotherapies have limitations, including side effects and dependency.

    PRECLINICAL PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE ANXIOLYTIC EFFECTS OF ABELMOSCHUS MANIHOT AND ACALYPHA INDICA IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW · 2026 · DOI

  • Adverse effects and long-term compliance issues associated with conventional ADHD management. Limited understanding of the mechanisms of action of Ayurvedic interventions in ADHD management. Need for further clinical investigation of Shiroabhyanga and Panchgavya Ghrita Matrabasti in ADHD management.

    The Therapeutic Role of Shiroabhyanga and Panchgavya Ghrita Matrabasti in Adhd: A Comprehensive Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Complex interactions of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction in degenerative diseases. Limited scientific evidence supporting traditional medicinal plant use. Need for standardized formulations and clinical trials.

    Ethnopharmacological Study of Keumiki Leaf (Glochidion spp) as a Candidate Therapy for Degenerative Diseases · 2026 · DOI

  • Conventional synthetic CNS stimulants are associated with significant adverse effects. The neurostimulatory potential of Clitoria ternatea remains under-investigated.

    NEUROSTIMULATORY EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF CLITORIA TERNATEA (L.) LEAVES IN SWISS ALBINO MICE: BEHAVIOURAL AND MOTOR COORDINATION ASSESSMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • The plant's bioactive phytochemicals may have adverse effects at high doses. The study's findings may be limited by the lack of clinical trials.

    REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF ABRU PRECATORIUS FOR MIGRAINE THERAPY · 2026 · DOI

  • Oxidative stress–induced neuronal damage. Mitochondrial dysfunction. Lack of neuroprotective or curative solutions for Parkinson’s disease.

    HPTLC fingerprinting and in-vitro evaluation of Aquilaria agallocha against MPTP-induced neurotoxicity and oxidative insult in PC12 cells · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to modern healthcare in rural areas. The need to preserve and document local knowledge. The challenge of integrating traditional knowledge with modern pharmaceutical approaches.

    The Local Wisdom of the Acehnese People in Utilizing for Malaria and Asthma Treatment · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of standardized herbal medicines based on traditional medicinal plants. Future research should emphasize the importance of preserving and documenting local knowledge.

    The Local Wisdom of the Acehnese People in Utilizing for Malaria and Asthma Treatment · 2026 · DOI

  • Mechanistic studies are needed to elucidate causal relationships between bioactive herbal compounds and neuroimaging biomarkers. Future research should prioritize the development of robust predictive models. The exploration of potential synergy with lifestyle interventions is necessary.

    Herbal medicine for mild cognitive impairment: Neuroimaging perspectives · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of robust predictive models for MCI. Insufficient phytochemical standardization is a challenge in clinical translation. Heterogeneity in neuroimaging protocols is a limitation.

    Herbal medicine for mild cognitive impairment: Neuroimaging perspectives · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Medicinal plants may provide a potential therapeutic candidate for the management of Alzheimer's disease.

    Comparative Neuroprotective Study on Scopolamine-Induced Alzheimer’s-Like Cognitive Deficits in Rats · 2026 · DOI

  • Clinical observations indicate a higher incidence of stroke onset during the human active phase, whereas most rodent models are conducted during the animals' inactive phase. There are limited direct clinical studies on PCA. Detected doses of PCA across studies may vary substantially due to its derivation from various natural sources.

    Elucidating the multitarget neuroprotective mechanisms of protocatechuic acid in neurological disorders (Review) · 2026 · DOI

  • Conducting rigorous human clinical trials to establish the efficacy and safe dosage of PCA. Investigating the mechanisms of PCA's neuroprotective effects in more detail. Developing new therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders based on the study's findings.

    Elucidating the multitarget neuroprotective mechanisms of protocatechuic acid in neurological disorders (Review) · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the potential health benefits of the candy product. Developing other food products using Clitoria ternatea as a natural food colorant. Optimizing the formulation for large-scale production.

    Utilization of Clitoria Ternatia Flower Petal\'s Extract for the Development and Formulation of Functional Confectionery Product (Candy) · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for natural food colorants with potential health benefits. The lack of optimized formulations for functional confectionery products incorporating Clitoria ternatea flower.

    Utilization of Clitoria Ternatia Flower Petal\'s Extract for the Development and Formulation of Functional Confectionery Product (Candy) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further clinical investigation of Shiroabhyanga and Panchgavya Ghrita Matrabasti in ADHD management is needed. Studies examining the safety and efficacy of Panchkarma procedures in pediatric populations are required. Research into the mechanisms of action of Ayurvedic interventions in ADHD management is necessary.

    The Therapeutic Role of Shiroabhyanga and Panchgavya Ghrita Matrabasti in Adhd: A Comprehensive Review · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for efficient and cost-effective methods for the remediation of 4-NP and microbial contaminated water. The need for the development of antibacterial coatings with high efficiency and low toxicity.

    Eclipta prostrata leaf extract derived carbon dots integrated TiO2 nanocomposites using for enhanced 4-nitrophenol reduction, antioxidant and antibacterial activity · 2026 · DOI

  • Bioavailability and pharmacokinetic studies. In vivo efficacy evaluation in animal models. Isolation of specific bioactive compounds. Development of standardized formulations. Clinical trial design.

    Ethnopharmacological Study of Keumiki Leaf (Glochidion spp) as a Candidate Therapy for Degenerative Diseases · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further scientific and clinical investigations to fully understand the plant's therapeutic potential. The plant's toxicity and safety profile need to be carefully evaluated.

    A REVIEW ON THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF ABRUS PRECATORIUS IN MIGRAINE TREATMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • The neurostimulatory potential of Clitoria ternatea remains under-investigated. There is a need for plant-derived neuroactive agents with a safer side-effect profile.

    NEUROSTIMULATORY EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF CLITORIA TERNATEA (L.) LEAVES IN SWISS ALBINO MICE: BEHAVIOURAL AND MOTOR COORDINATION ASSESSMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Abrus precatorius. There is a need for further studies on the potential antimigraine activity of Abrus precatorius.

    REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF ABRU PRECATORIUS FOR MIGRAINE THERAPY · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only uses male Wistar rats. The study has a limited sample size of 80 rats. The study only investigates the effect of C. caudatus supplementation and aerobic exercise on AlCl3-induced cognitive impairment.

    Effect of Cosmos Caudatus supplementation and aerobic exercise on selected neurobehaviour, biochemical profile and histology in rats with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) induced by AlCl3: Study Protocol · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a limited understanding of the combined effect of flavonoid and exercise against cognitive impairment. There is a need for further research on the potential therapeutic effects of C. caudatus supplementation and aerobic exercise on MCI.

    Effect of Cosmos Caudatus supplementation and aerobic exercise on selected neurobehaviour, biochemical profile and histology in rats with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) induced by AlCl3: Study Protocol · 2026 · DOI

  • Current therapeutic strategies for Parkinson’s disease offer no neuroprotective or curative solutions. There is a need for natural neuroprotective agents for the prevention or management of Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions.

    HPTLC fingerprinting and in-vitro evaluation of Aquilaria agallocha against MPTP-induced neurotoxicity and oxidative insult in PC12 cells · 2026 · DOI

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