Medicines from turmeric help brain regeneration after stroke

American scientists on Feb. 9 said that animal studies show that a new drug made from the chemical ingredient in turmeric may help reproduce brain cells after stroke .

CNB-001 - a molecular compound made with curcumin, a natural yellow substance derived from a perennial herb called turmeric and is very popular in South Asian and Middle Eastern foods, especially especially curry powder.

Presenting the findings at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference, scientist Paul Lapchak of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said that when rabbits absorbed the drug for an hour, it was similar. equivalent to three hours in people, it " reduced stroke. "

Currently, there is only one approved treatment for ischemic stroke so blood does not go to the brain, called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). This drug is injected into the vein to dissolve clots and restore blood flow. Therefore, CNB-001 is an important breakthrough, minimizing pain for patients but very effective.