BIOL 2P93 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Near-Threatened Species, Endosperm, Archegonium
24 Jan 2016
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The gymnosperms other living gymnosperm pt 2. National tree of china official tree of japanese capital of tokyo (symbol of tokyo is a ginkgo sp. Leaf = end of world war ii, atomic bomb dropped on hiroshima, few tree survivors = 6. Ginkgo biloba trees situated near blast center + alive today. Paper: standardized ginkgo biloba extract egb761 (anatomical therapeutic chemical (atc) code. N06dx02) classified as therapeutic agent for dementia w/ cholinesterase inhibitors + memantine in atc classification. Commission e of germany, committee evaluates efficacy + safety of herbal preparations, sees egb761 as medicine. standard composition of egb761 is 22. 0-27. 0% flavonoids, 5. 0- 7. 0% terpenoids (active ingredients) + <5 ppm of ginkgolic acid = an allergen. Ginkgo biloba extract sold as health food product in japan + over-the-counter (otc) in. Felt that would be safer if sold as otc preparation under management of healthcare professionals (ex.
