Galantamine bulbs of "Galanthus nivalis" (common snowdrop) by the Bulgarian chemist D. Paskov and his team in 1956. The active ingredient was extracted, identified, and studied, in particular in relation to its acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibiting properties. The first industrial process was developed in 1959. In addition to uses in Alzheimer's disease, galantamine has been used to treat myasthenia, myopathy, muscular dystrophy, and sensory and motor dysfunction associated with disorders of the central nervous system. In Homer's "Odyssey" the god Hermes gives Odysseus an herb with "a black root, but milklike flower" called "moly", which Hermes claims will make Odysseus immune to the
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park 23, 2004, which was awarded the title of "National Key Park" by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on September 12, 2008. Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park was a part of the Huangniulong green isolation belt and the venue for the Fifth China International Garden and Flower Exposition co-hosted by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (formerly Ministry of Development) and Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. Its theme is "Nature, Home, Bright Future". The Park is divided into three scenic areas, including the West Area, the North Area and the West Area. Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park