title: A study of herbal remedies for memory complaints.
abstract: This study explored the approach to marketing herbal substances and the specific remedies being sold for the treatment of memory complaints. Gingko and phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine were most frequently recommended, often in combinations with many other substances. Counseling regarding toxicity is nil.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, First Ave. at 16th St., New York, NY 10003, USA. mserby@chpnet.org
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Serby
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Yhap
authors.forename: Eva Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Landron
mesh_terms: D020441:Ginkgo biloba; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000191:economics*; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations