Abstract
Ginkgo biloba extracts (EGb) are well-defined plant extracts. It has several indications as dementia, macula degeneration, tinnitus and winter depression. A review of the current and past literature about older people with Alzheimers dementia or vascular dementia or age-associated memory impairment treated with Ginkgo biloba extract, reveals that EGb has reproducible effects on cognitive functions in Alzheimers disease. The drug is well tolerated.
Keywords: EGb 761, Ginkgo Biloba, Alzheimer, tinnitus
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: Review About Ginkgo Biloba Special Extract EGb 761 (Ginkgo)
Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Author(s): H. J.-Gertz and M. Kiefer
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Keywords: EGb 761, Ginkgo Biloba, Alzheimer, tinnitus
Abstract: Ginkgo biloba extracts (EGb) are well-defined plant extracts. It has several indications as dementia, macula degeneration, tinnitus and winter depression. A review of the current and past literature about older people with Alzheimers dementia or vascular dementia or age-associated memory impairment treated with Ginkgo biloba extract, reveals that EGb has reproducible effects on cognitive functions in Alzheimers disease. The drug is well tolerated.
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H. J.-Gertz and M. Kiefer , Review About Ginkgo Biloba Special Extract EGb 761 (Ginkgo), Current Pharmaceutical Design 2004; 10 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612043386437
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612043386437 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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