Overview
Ginkgo (银杏) was first used by Chinese in herbal medicine over three thousand years ago. Modern studies have identified its active ingredients. The standardized ginkgo extract is approved as a prescription drug in Europe to treat memory impairment related to aging and dementia and to treat problems caused by poor circulation and is among the best selling drugs. The standardized ginkgo extract is a top selling herbal supplement in USA.†

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Ginkgo Biloba Health Benefits
Ginkgo Biloba is likely the most studied herb in clinical trials in USA and Europe. Many health benefits of Ginkgo Biloba have been explored. These benefits include improvement of mental performance in dementia of Alzheimer's disease, memory improvement of age-associated memory impairment, memory enhancement in healthy elderly people, treatment of peripheral vascular disease, reduction of tinnitus, and prevention of acute mountain sickness.

• Clinical trials support that Ginkgo Biloba may slow down and even improve memory impairment in patients suffering Alzheimer's disease or multi-infarct dementia. Learn more.

• Laboratory studies have shed lights on the how Ginkgo Biloba may benefit Alzheimer's disease. Learn more.

• Clinical trials support that Ginkgo Biloba may improve declining memory and learning, reduced alertness, and dizziness due to aging in patients with Age-Associated Memory Impairment (Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Cerebral Insufficiency). Learn more.

• Clinical trials suggest that Ginkgo Biloba may enhance memory, improve mental alertness in healthy adults as well. Learn more.

• Clinical trials support that Ginkgo Biloba may increase walking distances and reduce recurring pain in walking due to the peripheral vascular disease (intermittent claudication). Learn more.

• Trials have not yet found significant benefits of Ginkgo Biloba on reducing ringing in the ears occurred in tinnitus. Learn more.

• Ginkgo Biloba is reported to prevent acute mountain sickness (altitude sickness) due to oxygen reduction in high altitudes for climbers and skiers. Learn more.

Active Ingredients
Research on Ginkgo Biloba mostly uses standardized extracts made from its leaves. The standardized extracts are concentrated 50 times and typically contains 24% ginkgo-flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones, which are believed to be two fractions of active ingredients of Ginkgo Biloba. Learn more on Active Ginkgo Biloba Ingredients.

Dose and Duration
In the Ginkgo Biloba clinical trials, people typically took 120 mg standardized extract per day, divided in 1 to 3 times. The dose can go up to 240 mg per day. The trials commonly last for 1 month to 1 year. Learn more on Ginkgo Biloba Dose and Duration.

Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects
Side effects are few in the Ginkgo Biloba clinical trials. Any side effect observed if any in people who took ginkgo is not more than in people who took placebo. Several cases of possible adverse reaction are reported. Learn more on Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects and Safety.

Ginkgo Biloba Drug Interaction
Numerous studies suggest that Ginkgo may interact with other prescription drugs such as the blood thinners. Learn more on Ginkgo Biloba Contraindications.

Ginkgo Biloba Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Ginkgo Biloba News

New ginkgo study flawed, say experts Jan 5, 2010 Natural Food Merchandiser

Ginkgo extract doesn't slow cognitive decline Dec 29, 2009 Reuters

Ginkgo No Help for Heart, but May Aid Leg Arteries Nov 30, 2009 Reuters

UCLA Researchers Find Gingko Biloba May Help Improve Memory Nov 10, 2003 UCLA News

Struggling to Avoid Alzheimer's Legacy Feb 23, 2003 Washington Post

Ginkgo Biloba May Help Skiers, Climbers Avoid Altitude Sickness Dec 08, 2002 THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

Ginkgo Offers No Mental Benefit, Study Says Aug 20, 2002 Reuters