Alternative Meds

Question 1

Ginkgo Biloba

Answer 1

• tx of dementia, anxiety, schizophrenia
• insufficient evidence for cognitive function & memory
• from leaves of old tree (used in herbal medicine from China, Japan for a long time)
• mild blood thinner

Question 2

Zinc

Answer 2

• lessens duration/severity of colds
• required for cell growth/differentiation/repair, important in cells w/ high turnover (immune cells)
• balances immune response, prevents excessive inflammation