M.Tech (Homoeopathy) / The aim of this study is to determine the influence of homoeopathically prepared Ginkgo Biloba 6X potency compared with that of phytotherapeutically prepared Ginkgo Biloba Extract; on the results of psychometric tests used to ascertain short-term memory loss in the geriatric subject. 21 elderly volunteers received; Ginkgo Biloba Extract (500mg), a homoeopathic 6X potency of Ginkgo Biloba and a placebo according to a double blind design. One hour after administration of the treatment, volunteers were subjected to psychometric testing namely the Reading Comprehension Test, which serves to assess the status of the short-term memory. No statistically significant changes from the placebo were observed in either of the groups. Adjusted scores for education and Mini Mental Status Exam scores however revealed a positive trend in favour of the homoeopathic 6X potency of Ginkgo Biloba Further evaluation with a larger study sample could provide more conclusive evidence as to its efficacy
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:12049 |
| Date | 12 August 2014 |
| Creators | McKechnie, Bronwen |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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