Ginkgo
Ginkgo leaf extract has been used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing or roaring sounds in the ears). Extracts are usually taken from the ginkgo leaf and are used to make tablets, capsules, or teas. Occasionally, ginkgo extracts are used in skin products.
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Information about Ginkgo biloba, studied for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, hypertension, intermittent claudication, and tinnitus.
For Consumers
General Information
Research Spotlights
Ongoing Medical Studies
- Find Active Medical Research Studies on Ginkgo (ClinicalTrials.gov)
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Scientific Literature
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
- Herb-Drug Interactions (PubMed®)
