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Eurycoma longifolia (commonly called tongkat ali, Malaysian ginseng or long jack) [2] is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) and Indonesia (the islands of Borneo and Sumatra ), [ 3 ] but has also been found in the Philippines. [ 4 ]
Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever). [2] It is taken orally (by mouth). [2] The medication takes effect within two hours and lasts for about 4–6 hours. [2]
Antihistamines are usually for short-term treatment. [1] Chronic allergies increase the risk of health problems which antihistamines might not treat, including asthma, sinusitis, and lower respiratory tract infection. [1] Consultation of a medical professional is recommended for those who intend to take antihistamines for longer-term use. [1]
Long-term use may increase the risk of both cognitive and physical decline. [14] [15] It is unclear whether they affect the risk of death generally. [14] However, in older adults they do appear to increase the risk of death. [16] Possible effects of anticholinergics include:
Tongkat Ali, a south-east Asian medicinal plant (also called Eurycoma longifolia Jack or Malaysian ginseng), is one of the most commonly touted testosterone-boosting herbs.
Dr. Brooke T. Johnson, DO, aneuro-ophthalmologist with Endeavor Health, says that dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life.
New research has also revealed compelling evidence of a link between long-term use of anticholinergic medications like TCAs and dementia. [25] Although many studies have investigated this link, this was the first study to use a long-term approach (over seven years) to find that dementias associated with anticholinergics may not be reversible ...
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