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Nervous / Mental

Mild age-related cognitive decline

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Subjective forgetfulness in an older adult is a workup, not a leaf. EGb 761 has mixed cognitive data. Bacopa is months, not days. Rapid decline, step-wise change, or inability to manage meds is neurology/geriatrics. Do not stack ginkgo onto DAPT after a stent.

Primary plants

  1. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
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    GinkgoHuman data

    Ginkgo biloba

    Mixed human cognitive data in older adults. Bleeding is the practical issue.

    Typical. EGb 761-type 120–240 mg/day. Not whole-leaf tea.

    Safety. Bleed, seizures rare, ginkgotoxin in seeds (not leaf extract). Stop before surgery.

  2. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
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    BrahmiHuman data

    Bacopa monnieri

    Bacopa has small memory-trial data over months, not days.

    Typical. Extract as studied, often 300 mg/day, 8–12 weeks.

    Safety. GI upset. Thyroid theoretical. Not acute rescue.

Supportive plants2
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
    Asian ginsengHuman data
    Panax ginseng

    Fatigue/cognition traditional + mixed human data. Insomnia and HTN possible.

    Typical. Root extract 200–400 mg (ginsenosides vary).

    Safety. Insomnia, warfarin INR, estrogenic traditional notes.

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
    AshwagandhaHuman data
    Withania somnifera

    If the fog is stress/sleep.

    Typical. Extract 300–600 mg.

    Safety. Pregnancy, thyroid, DILI.

When this is not enough

  • Rapid decline, focal neuro, inability to manage finances/meds, suspected delirium, new anticoagulation plus ginkgo

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