Hassanzadeh E, Hajiaghaee R, Akhondzadeh S. Systematic Review on Effect of
Ginkgo biloba in the Treatment of Autism. J. Med. Plants 2012; 11 (42) :1-15
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http://jmp.ir/article-1-157-en.html
1- Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR
3- Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , s.akhond@neda.net
Abstract: (8779 Views)
Autistic Disorders, in the category of pervasive developmental disorders, are devastating neurodevelopmental disturbances mainly characterized by impairment of social interaction, communication and behavior. Complementary and alternative medicine is widely used by families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Prevalence of Complementary and alternative medicine use in children with Autistic Disorders is among the highest of any population, Ginkgo biloba a herbal remedy with a long history in China has been investigated for different psychiatric conditions and has comparable use to other Complementary and alternative medicines The purpose of this review is to review the role of Ginkgo biloba in the management of autism.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
Pharmacology & Toxicology Received: 2011/04/24 | Accepted: 2012/03/2 | Published: 2012/06/20