Recent progress on pharmacological effects of Gastrodia elata

Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 108-110

  Tao, Yun Hai ^a  

^a YUNNAN UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Anticonvulsant; Gastrodia elata; Improvement on learning and memory; Neuroprotection

Indexed keywords

HERBACEOUS AGENT;

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; CHEMISTRY; DRUG EFFECT; GASTRODIA; HUMAN; MEMORY;

ANIMALS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DRUGS, CHINESE HERBAL; GASTRODIA; HUMANS; MEMORY;

EID: 41649100101     PISSN: 10015302     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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