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Research Article

Neuroprotective role of herbal alternatives in circumventing Alzheimer’s disease through multi-targeting approach - a review

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Pages 91-124 | Received 02 Sep 2021, Accepted 20 Dec 2021, Published online: 24 Feb 2022

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