Phytopharmacology as an alternative treatment in psychiatry

Author(s): Ontiveros, M.

Journal/Book: Salud Ment. 1998; 21: Calz Mexico-Xochimilco #101, Mexico City 22 DF, Mexico. Inst Mex Psiquiatria. 33-42.

Abstract: Phytomedicines for the treatment of different diseases have been used since a long time ago, but the discovery of synthetic dregs, like sulphas, peniciline and others antibiotics, disminshed the popularity of traditional medicine. In this work we explain why the interest on medical plant extracts surged again. We describe the pharmacodynamic and the pharmacokinetic aspects of three phytomedicines: Hypericum perforatum (Saint John's flower) for depression, Piper-methysticum (Kava-kava) for anxiety and Ginkgo biloba, for dementia.

Note: Article Heinze G, Inst Mexicano Psiquiatria, Div Serv Clin, Serv Hospitalizac, Calz Mexico Xochimilco 101, Mexico City 14370, DF, MEXICO

Keyword(s): phytomedicines; Hypericum perforatum; piper-methysticum; Ginkgo biloba; ST-JOHN WORT; GINKGO-BILOBA; UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE; CLINICAL-TRIALS; DOUBLE-BLIND; EXTRACT; DEMENTIA; ANTIDEPRESSANT; DEPRESSION; PROFILE

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