Ginkgo biloba, also known as maidenhair, is a tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It’s been used in traditional Chinese medicine for about 1,000 years. The leaves are often used in supplements and taken orally for memory problems.
Ginkgo biloba is rich in antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation. It may also be beneficial for heart health, brain function, and eye health.
Ginkgo biloba is used to treat:
- Altitude sickness
- Cerebral vascular insufficiency
- Cognitive disorders
- Dementia
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Intermittent claudication
- Macular degeneration/glaucoma
- Memory loss
- Premenstrual syndrome
- SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction
Ginkgo biloba supplements may interact with:
- Blood thinners
- Aspirin
- NSAID painkillers
- Antiplatelet drugs
- Anticonvulsants
- Antidepressants
- Diabetes medicines
- Drugs that affect the liver
- Supplements like garlic, saw palmetto, St. John’s wort, and yohimbe.
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