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Comprehensive Review of Ginkgo Biloba: Health Benefits, Uses, and Safety Precautions

This session explores the health benefits of Ginkgo biloba, including cognitive enhancement, antioxidant properties, and vascular improvement. It also discusses its psychiatric applications, anti-inflammatory effects, and notes potential medication interactions.

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  • Ginkgo biloba, a traditional medicinal plant, is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits.

    1. Cognitive Enhancement and Neuroprotection: Ginkgo biloba is well-regarded for its potential to improve cognitive function, particularly in conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It may enhance memory, attention, and executive function123.

    2. Antioxidant Properties: The extract possesses significant antioxidant activity, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage45.

    3. Vascular and Blood Flow Improvement: It promotes increased blood flow, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular health and conditions like tinnitus67.

    4. Anti-inflammatory Effects: Ginkgo biloba's anti-inflammatory properties help in reducing levels of various inflammatory cytokines and factors89.

    5. Psychiatric Applications: It has shown some effectiveness in reducing positive symptoms in schizophrenic patients and improving mood and stress levels1011.

    6. General Aging Benefits: Used to combat aging-related conditions such as cardiovascular issues, insulin resistance, and overall cognitive decline12.

    While Ginkgo biloba is generally safe, it can interact with certain medications, particularly anticoagulants, and should be used with caution in these cases13.

    Footnotes

    1. Tasiu Isah, "Rethinking Ginkgo biloba L.: Medicinal uses and conservation," PubMed Central, 2014. ↩

    2. S Mahadevan, "Multifaceted therapeutic benefits of Ginkgo biloba L.: chemistry, efficacy, safety, and uses," PubMed, 2024. ↩

    3. Natascia Brondino, "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ginkgo biloba in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: From Ancient Tradition to Modern-Day Medicine," PubMed Central, 2013. ↩

    4. Bruce J Diamond, "Ginkgo biloba extract: mechanisms and clinical indications," PubMed, 2024. ↩

    5. Sandra Maria Barbalho, "Ginkgo biloba in the Aging Process: A Narrative Review," PubMed Central, 2022. ↩

    6. Magdalena Sereda, "Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus," PubMed Central, 2023. ↩

    7. Sandeep Kumar Singh, "Neuroprotective and Antioxidant Effect of Ginkgo biloba Extract Against AD and Other Neurological Disorders," PubMed, 2024. ↩

    8. Magdalena Sereda, "Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus," PubMed Central, 2023. ↩

    9. Sandra Maria Barbalho, "Ginkgo biloba in the Aging Process: A Narrative Review," PubMed Central, 2022. ↩

    10. Natascia Brondino, "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ginkgo biloba in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: From Ancient Tradition to Modern-Day Medicine," PubMed Central, 2013. ↩

    11. Ewa Sadowska-Krępa, "Effects of Six-Week Ginkgo biloba Supplementation on Aerobic Performance," PubMed Central, 2017. ↩

    12. Sandra Maria Barbalho, "Ginkgo biloba in the Aging Process: A Narrative Review," PubMed Central, 2022. ↩

    13. Bruce J Diamond, "Ginkgo biloba extract: mechanisms and clinical indications," PubMed, 2024. ↩

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