Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4106

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Publication type: Journal Article

Schonhofer PS.
Ginkgo biloba extracts.
Lancet 1990 Mar 31; 335:(8692):788

Abstract:

The criticisms of the author’s work on ginkgo biloba consists more of personal disparagement rather than scientific comment. The company tries to suppress publication by suing. In addition, Klinge Pharma producer of a horse-chestnut extract (Venostatin) used for chronic venous insufficiency is attempting to sue authors of books or articles who have published negative verdicts on the drug.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Germany/Klinge Pharma/Venostatin/ ginkgo biloba/ intimidation/ reaction to critics/ Willmar Schwabe/PROMOTION DISGUISED: DISINFORMATION AND HARASSMENT Humans Plant Extracts/adverse effects* Product Surveillance, Postmarketing/standards* Trees*