Posted by linkadge on December 21, 2004, at 9:49:03
In reply to Re: ? about ginkgo usage, posted by Tooooja on December 21, 2004, at 8:49:18
Generally it is believe that of all the receptors than an SSRI hits. THe 5-ht1a receptor is what brings about the most theraputic effect.
Some herbs have constituents in them that act to activate these receptors. Ginkgo appears to be one of them.
5-ht1a activation can have anti-anxiety, and antidpersssant properties.
Linkadge
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