Uses of Ginkgo biloba Extract

Ginkgo biloba Extract is used for circulation and memory loss disturbances due to brain conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer disease, and dementia.

Therapeutic Category

Ginkgo biloba Extract: Antidementia agents

How Ginkgo biloba Extract works

Ginkgo biloba Extract works by protecting brain cells from damage due to free radicals, cell death due to aging, and neurodegenerative disorders thus increasing the blood flow to the brain and providing relief from symptoms of dementia, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Common side effects of Ginkgo biloba Extract

• vascular headache (a group of headache conditions that occur due to changes in blood vessels in the head or neck)

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdosage
• if you experience allergic reactions such as skin rash, red itchy skin, swelling of your lips, tongue, face, difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, low blood pressure, weak pulse
• if you experience loss of consciousness
• if you experience hardness or loss of hearing
• if you experience irregular heartbeat
• if you experience muscle spasms/cramps
• if you experience seizures

Health Tips for Ginkgo biloba Extract

• Ginkgo biloba extract may interact with certain medications, including blood thinners, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Inform your healthcare professional about all the medications and supplements you are taking to avoid potential interactions
• Ginkgo biloba extract is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breast feeding women