Acta Neuropharmacologica ›› 2013, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (5): 43-49.

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Ginkgo Biloba Leaves and Depression

ZHANG Hai-hong, WANG Shu   

  1. Department of Pharmacy, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China
  • Online:2013-10-26 Published:2014-06-27
  • About author:张海红,女,讲师,硕士;研究方向:中药药代动力学研究;E-mail: zhanghaihongzhh@163.com
  • Supported by:

    河北北方学院自然科学研究计划项目(No.Q201132)

Abstract: Depression is a refractory mental disorder and exerts substantial challenge to public health. Ginkgo biloba extract can clear free radicals in the body and effectively improve the energy metabolism of the central nervous system, and also can protect the nerve function and improve cognitive function in patients with depression. This review summarized the combined therapy of depression by Ginkgo biloba extract and antidepressants, with a special focus on vascular depression.

Key words: Ginkgo biloba leaves, depression, vascular depression