Bushen compound which is guided by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory is considered to have potential therapeutic value for Alzheimer's disease

and it has gradually obtained attention from scholars both at home and abroad. In the study of last ten years

Bushen compound had better prevention and treatment effects for Alzheimer's disease. It could not only significantly improve cognitive dysfunction in dementia animal models

but also have positive effects for the pathogenic factors-included histopathology changes in the brain. Considerable efficacy has been obtained for some Bushen compound prescriptions in clinical observation. The nootropic and anti-senile dementia effects of Bushen compound may involve one or more biological mechanisms. Researchers have made extensive research on Bushen compound

but the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine is not highlighted.