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Background--Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. While its exact etiology remains unclear, emerging evidence suggests that genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and dietary factors contribute to disease progression. Current pharmaceutical treatments primarily manage symptoms without altering disease progression, and over two hundred drug candidates have failed clinical trials in the past decade, highlighting the complexity of AD. In recent years, medicinal plants and herbal remedies have gained significant interest as complementary and alternative interventions. Numerous studies have identified various medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds with neuroprotective properties, including anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, and cognitive-enhancing effects. Methods--This review systematically examines recent studies exploring the role of neuroprotective herbs and their bioactive compounds in the prevention and management of AD-related dementia. Relevant literature was sourced from PubMed Central, Scopus, and Google Scholar, with studies selected based on their relevance to herbal interventions for AD.