To assess the Ginkgo biloba extracts and vestibular rehabilitation training for improving prognosis in vestibular neuritis | [Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Qinglin Wang: School of Nursing, Henan Medical College,No.8 Shuanghu Avenue, Longhu Town, Xinzheng, Zhengzhou, Henan Province,China

2. Yamin Liu: Department of Clinical TCM and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine,No.156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou, Henan Province,China

3. Xiangdong Guo: Department of Otolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine,19 Renmin Road, Zhengzhou, Henan Province,China

Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to assess the impact of supplemental Ginkgo biloba extracts when administered in conjunction with vestibular rehabilitation training (VRT) to enhance patient outcomes in patients with vestibular neuritis (VN). A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 80 participants divided into two groups: Group A (Ginkgo biloba extracts+ VRT) and Group B (VRT only). It was established in the study that the integration of Ginkgo biloba extracts with VRT gave improved results, shorter treatment period, higher postural stability, and better quality of life than the group that received only VRT. Neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory effects of Ginkgo biloba extracts were instrumental in helping compensate for the vestibular damage and therefore aid in recovery. This study has indicated that supplementing with Ginkgo biloba extracts alongside VRT is a better treatment approach when treating patients with 'persistent' VN.

Page(s): 1664-1674

DOI: 10.36721/PJPS.2025.38.5.REG.13599.1

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume: 38, Issue: 5, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Neuroprotection , Ginkgo biloba , Postural stability , Vestibular Rehabilitation Training , Vestibular neuritis

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