Effect of extract of gotu kola (centella asiatica) on cognitive function in elderly  

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Sasmita, Poppy Kristina ; Djuartina, Tena ; Uinarni, Herlina

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: Pertemuan Ilmiah Nasional Perhimpunan Ahli Anatomi Indonesia : anatomy for better quality of life, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali 12-13 Oktober 2012, page 376-388.
Topik: Centela asiatica; cognitive; MMSE; JABFUNG2014
Fulltext: Artikel - EFFECT OF EXTRACT OF GOTU KOLA - Tena Djuartina.pdf (5.55MB)

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Increased life expectancy in Indonesia will increase the number of elderly people. Cognitive impairment can be found at least 10% in people over age 65 years. Now a lot of Centella asiatica capsules circulated in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Centella asiatica extract on cognitive function of elderly. Material and method: Eighty eight elderly participants divided into two groups, received (46 participants) and not received (42 participants) capsules containing Centella asiatica extract with doses 400 mg twice daily for 3 months. Cognitive performance was asssessed using The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Result: There is a significant difference in MMSE scores before and after given Centella asiatica capsules, p < a = 0,001 < 0,05. Comparing each of the points on the MMSE, there are significant differences in orientation (p = 0.006) and memory (p = 0.033). Conculsion: Centella asiatica effect on cognitive function, especially on orientation and memory.

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