Indications
Ginkgo Biloba is used mainly for cerebral insufficiency. This covers memory deficit, depression, and attention and memory loss that occur with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia. It is also used for vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) of vascular and involutional origin. Another main use is peripheral vascular disease. Here, Ginkgo Biloba helps improve pain-free walking distance in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Stage II according to Fontaine (intermittent claudication), as part of a regimen of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking exercise. Other potential uses are acute cochlear deafness, sexual dysfunction associated with SSRI use, and protective action in hypoxia.
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Pharmacology
Ginkgo biloba stops platelet-activating factor (PAF) from binding to platelets. This inhibits platelet aggregation and increases blood fluidity; it also reduces thrombosis. Improvements have been reported in cognition and working memory. In dementia, they include short-term visual memory, social functioning, concentration, attention and tinnitus. Short-term memory improves in cerebral insufficiency. Activities of daily living (ADL) scores improve in people under 60 years old, and mood and sleep improve in older people.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No known restriction has been found so far for using Ginkgo Biloba during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.