# Ginkgo Biloba as a niche theme cognitive enhancer agent, 1420 dokumen of Scopus database. A bibliometric study from 1988 to 2024

## TL;DR

This study uses bibliometric analysis to explore research trends on Ginkgo Biloba as a cognitive enhancer, using data from the Scopus database.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in focusing on Ginkgo Biloba as a niche cognitive enhancer through bibliometric analysis of Scopus literature.

## Key findings

- Ginkgo Biloba is a widely studied cognitive enhancer with historical and therapeutic significance.
- Bibliometric analysis reveals key trends, influential authors, and research gaps in cognitive enhancer studies.
- The study provides guidance for future research on cognitive enhancers based on literature trends.

## Abstract

Cognitive enhancers, also known as nootropics, aim to improve cognitive functions, such as memory and attention. Despite their potential benefits, the challenges include scientific validation, ethical considerations, and regulatory hurdles. This bibliometric study analyzes literature from Scopus to identify key trends, influential authors, and research gaps, providing guidance for future research.

This study employs a literature review methodology to gather data from the Scopus database on Neuroaid, analyzing it using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software. The focus was on Ginkgo Biloba as a niche-theme cognitive enhancer agent based on Scopus data, using both quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Ginkgo biloba, the 'maidenhair tree’ from the order Ginkgoales, appeared 290 million years ago. Chinese and Japanese culture has been cultivated for thousands of years. This tree is valued for its resilience and therapeutic properties, often used in traditional medicine for respiratory and blood circulation issues.

This bibliometric study on cognitive enhancers aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of the existing literature, highlighting key trends, influential authors, and research gaps. The findings of this study will contribute to a better understanding of the current state of research on cognitive enhancers and inform future research. This study was conducted in December 2024.