Abstract
Autism is a comprehensive growth abnormality in which social skills, language, communication, and behavioral skills are developed with delay and as diversionary. The reasons for autism are unclear, but various theories of genetics, immunity, biological, and psychosocial factors have been proffered. In fact, autism is a complex disorder with distinct causes that usually co-occur. Although no medicine has been recognized to treat this disorder, pharmacological treatments can be effective in reducing its signs, such as self-mutilation, aggression, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, inattention, hyperactivity, and sleeping disorders. Recently, complementary and alternative approaches have been considered to treat autism. Ginkgo biloba is one of the most effective plants with an old history of applications in neuropsychological disorders which recently is used for autism. The present review discusses the recent findings, pathophysiology, and etiology of autism and thereafter addresses the promising results of herbal remedies.
Keywords: Autism, children, herbal medicines, ginkgo biloba.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Autism: Pathophysiology and Promising Herbal Remedies
Volume: 22 Issue: 3
Author(s): Mahmoud Bahmani, Amir Sarrafchi, Hedayatollah Shirzad and Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
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Keywords: Autism, children, herbal medicines, ginkgo biloba.
Abstract: Autism is a comprehensive growth abnormality in which social skills, language, communication, and behavioral skills are developed with delay and as diversionary. The reasons for autism are unclear, but various theories of genetics, immunity, biological, and psychosocial factors have been proffered. In fact, autism is a complex disorder with distinct causes that usually co-occur. Although no medicine has been recognized to treat this disorder, pharmacological treatments can be effective in reducing its signs, such as self-mutilation, aggression, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, inattention, hyperactivity, and sleeping disorders. Recently, complementary and alternative approaches have been considered to treat autism. Ginkgo biloba is one of the most effective plants with an old history of applications in neuropsychological disorders which recently is used for autism. The present review discusses the recent findings, pathophysiology, and etiology of autism and thereafter addresses the promising results of herbal remedies.
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Bahmani Mahmoud, Sarrafchi Amir, Shirzad Hedayatollah and Rafieian-Kopaei Mahmoud, Autism: Pathophysiology and Promising Herbal Remedies, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2016; 22 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666151112151529
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666151112151529 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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