Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba or ginkgo is an extract of the leaves of the herb ginkgo.[1][2]
Alternative names
Ginkgo biloba is also known as ginkgo biloba biloba, abricot argenté japonais/Japanese Silver Apricot, adiantifolia, arbre aux écus, arbre du ciel, arbre fossile (fossil tree), Bai Guo Ye, Baiguo, ginkgo seed, graine de ginkgo biloba, Kew Tree, maidenhair tree, Noyer du Japon, Pei Go Su Ye, salisburia adiantifolia, yen xing, yinhsing, and other names.[2][3] Ginkgo biloba leaf oil is also known as common ginkgo leaf oil/water, ginkgo biloba leaf oil/water, ginkgo macrophylla or salisburia macrophylla leaf oil/leaf water, maidenhair tree leaf oil/water, pterophyllus salisburiensis leaf oil/water, salisburia adiantifolia or salisburia biloba leaf oil/water, and salisburia ginkgo leaf oil/water.[4] Ginkgo is sometimes incorrectly known as gingko bilboa or ginkgo biloba.
Potential uses
Ginkgo is commonly used for symptoms of brain fog including to help improve concentration, or for memory problems. Ginkgo may also be used for vertigo.[2]
Theory
Ginkgo extract appears to improve blood flow to many organs and tissues.[2]
Ginkgo also appears to reduce blood clotting and platelet aggregation by blocking platelet-activating factor (PAF), which have been linked to a number of central nervous system disorders, and some cardiovascular, kidney and respiratory illnesses.[2]
Evidence
Risks and safety
Costs and availability
Ginkgo and ginkgo biloba leaf oil available over the counter without a prescription.[2][4]
See also
Learn more
- Ginkgo biloba - drugs.com
- Ginkgo biloba - drugbank.ca
- Ginkgo Biloba - webmd
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
References
- ↑ "Ginkgo Biloba Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Ginkgo biloba". go.drugbank.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ↑ "Ginkgo: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning". webmd.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14285
