Determination of anti-acetylcholinesterase activity of Cymbopogon nardus ethanolic extract

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a disorder that causes cell degeneration in the brain and is the leading cause of dementia. A promising approach for treating neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease is to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Therefore, it is important to investigate anti-AChE that can be obtained from plant-based products that may have fewer or no side effects. This study aims to determine the percentage of yield under different drying methods, examine the anti-AChE activity and bioactive substances of Cymbopogon nardus ethanolic extract.