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Ginkgo Biloba

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Introduction

24% Flavones/6% Ginkgolides －HPLC

Gingko Biloba

Description:

Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Ginkgo is used for the treatment of numerous conditions, many of which are under scientific investigation.

Claims:

Uses: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Grade^*

Claudication (painful legs from clogged arteries), Dementia

A

Cerebral insufficiency

B

Acute hemorrhoidal attacks, Age-associated memory impairment, Altitude (mountain) sickness

C

Chemotherapy side effects, Deafness (cochlear), Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

C

Gastric cancer, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Memory enhancement (in healthy people)

C

Multiple sclerosis, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis,

C

Raynaud's disease, Retinopathy (type 2 diabetes), Vitiligo, Quality of life

C

Stroke, Vertigo (dizziness), Sexual dysfunction, Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

C

Cocaine dependence, Mental performance (after eating), Mood and cognition in postmenopausal women

D

*Key to grades: A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use; D: Fair scientific evidence against this use ; F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.

Safety:

Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to members of the Ginkgoaceae family. If allergic mango rind, sumac, poison ivy or oak or cashews, then allergy to ginkgo is possible. Avoid with blood-thinners (like aspirin) due to an increased risk of bleeding. Ginkgo should be stopped two weeks before surgical procedures. Ginkgo seeds are dangerous and should be avoided. Skin irritation and itching may also occur due to ginkgo allergies. Do not use ginkgo in supplemental doses if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Possible side effects:

Bleeding, change in blood pressure and blood sugar, convulsions, gastrointestinal upset, headache, loss of muscle tone, muscle weakness, nausea, reduced fertility, restlessness, seizure, vomiting.

Possible interactions:

Antidepressants, drugs that increase risk of bleeding like aspirin or warfarin, blood pressure drugs, drugs that alter blood sugar levels, seizure drugs, aged foods (wine and cheese), St. John's wort, garlic, bitter melon, herbs or supplements with similar effects.

Dosing:

80-240mg divided into two or three doses has been taken by mouth daily.

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