ZitatPolygala Tenuifolia is one of the most frequently mentioned herbs in the Zhong Hua Yi Dian (“Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine“) for memory disorders and improvement.[xi]
Polygala Tenuifolia acts as an MOA inhibitor which increases dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain.
This ancient Chinese herb helps reduce cortisol, inhibits inflammation, and regulates glutamate AMPA receptors.
Polygala Tenuifolia extract has been shown to reduce the proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and IL-8 levels in the hippocampus. Which has been shown in animal studies to have a significant effects on learning and memory.
Polygala Tenuifolia boosts the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), increase synaptic plasticity, and decrease the accumulation of amyloid β-protein implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease.
It has also been found to increase dopamine neurons and improve motor impairment in Parkinson’s Disease.[xii]
Neurohackers consistently report Polygala Tenuifolia is a potent anxiolytic and reduces anxiety quickly especially when used sublingually.