Open AccessThe Effects of Ginkgo Biloba Extract EGb 761 on Mechanical and Cold Allodynia in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain
Author(s) -
Yeo Ju Kim,
Hue Jung Park,
Tae Kwan Kim,
Dong Eon Moon,
Hae Jin Lee
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/ane.0b013e31819f1972
Subject(s) - ginkgo biloba , medicine , allodynia , neuropathic pain , anesthesia , ginkgo , pharmacology , traditional medicine , hyperalgesia , nociception , receptor
Neuropathic pain is chronic pain that is caused by an injury to the peripheral or central nervous system. The symptoms of neuropathic pain are continuing pain, hyperalgesia, and allodynia. Ginkgo biloba extract is an oriental herbal medicine that has various pharmacological actions. We examined the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract, EGb 761, on the mechanical and cold allodynia in a rat model of neuropathic pain.