BBH 101 Lecture 1: bbh1 (2)
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Similar to standard antidepressants in treating depression (linde et al. Well tolerated, however, better used for mild symptoms. Cochrane review of 9 randomized trials of ginkgo for improving cognition found a lack of evidence supporting improvement of cognition (geng et al. Cochrane review of 36 trials of ginkgo for treating cognitive impairment and dementia found no consistent effects (berks & grimley 2009) Suggested early studies were methodologically flawed, small and may have involved in publication bias. Flowering plant used to treat and prevent common cold. Hypothesized to do so through antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. No consistent support of echinacea"s role in preventing or treating cold (karsch-vok et al. Hormone produced by pineal gland that helps regulate circadian rhythms. It is taken to help fall asleep, regulate cr, and improve sleep. Shown to be effective in preventing or reducing disruptions to circadian rhythms. Shown to be effective in reducing or preventing effects of jet-lag (herxheimer & petrie 2002)
