\n\t\tSummary

\n\t\tEffects of Ethanol Extract from Bacopa monnieri on Learning and Memory

\n\t\tBacopa monnieri is proving to be extremely effective as a brain stimulant - improving memory and cognitive abilities and helping to treat nervous tension, depression and stress. The present study investigated the effects of Bacopa monnieri ethanol extract on scopolamine-induced impairment of learning and memory by using Morris water maze and passive avoidance task (step-down test). The results demonstrated that Bacopa monnieri ethanol extract at the doses of 50-100 mg/kg as well as Ginkgo biloba standardized extract (TanakanÒ) had the improving effects on scopolamine-induced impairment of learning and memory.

\n\t\tKeywords: Bacopa monnieri, scopolamine-induced impairment of learning and memory, Morris water maze, passive avoidance task.