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Please enjoy this information on ginkgo made available through the generosity of Nature's Ways' adoption.
Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living species of tree on earth and the sole member of the family Ginkgoaceae (China). Primary uses of ginkgo leaf preparations include peripheral vascular disease, cerebral insufficiency, attention and memory loss, and vertigo and tinnitus.
Additional ABC Ginkgo Resources
Ginkgo leaf extract monograph from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs.
Ginkgo leaf extract monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.
HerbClip reviews
EGb 761® Ginkgo Extract Improves Cognitive Flexibility in Elderly Adults. HC# 071651-550, August 15, 2016
Systematic Review of Ginkgo Extract Studies with Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia on Antipsychotic Medication Demonstrates Its Efficacy as an Adjunct Therapy. HC# 071555-539, February 29, 2016.
Systematic Review of EGb 761® in Dementia with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms. HC# 121551-536, January 15, 2016
Adjunct Ginkgo Leaf Extract EGb 761® May Improve Cognition for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease Who Are Using Cholinesterase Inhibitors. HC# 051552-532, November 13, 2015
Comprehensive Assessment Concludes Ginkgo Leaf Extract is Safe and Well Tolerated. HC# 011555-520, May 15, 2015
Review of EGb 761® Ginkgo Extract in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders. HC# 031551-518, April 15, 2015
Meta-analysis Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy of Defined Ginkgo Extract EGb 761® for Treating Dementia in the Elderly. HC# 021561-516, March 13, 2015
Ginkgo Extract Found Safe and Effective in Treating Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment in Exploratory Trial. HC# 051451-497, May 30, 2014
Ginkgo Improves Outcomes in Patients following Acute Ischemic Stroke. HC# 011451-489, January 31, 2014
Evidence of Ginkgo Extract Efficacy in Patients with Dementia and as an Adjunct for Treating Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia. HC# 081352-487, December 30, 2013
Ginkgo Extracts Show Mixed Results for the Treatment of Primary Tinnitus and Show Promise for the Treatment of Tinnitus from Cerebral Insufficiency and Especially in Vascular Dementia. HC# 051352-480, September 13, 2013
Ginkgo Use Reduces Long-term Cognitive Decline in Elderly without Dementia. HC# 031356-477, July 31, 2013
Meta-analysis Determines Clinical Trials of Ginkgo Extract in Healthy Adults Show Little Effect for Cognitive Enhancement. HC# 111256-464, January 15, 2013
Ginkgo Extract Improves Retinal Blood Flow in Normal Tension Glaucoma Patients. HC# 121152-444, March 15, 2012
Ginkgo Extract Improves Working Memory while Attenuating Brain Electrophysiology. HC# 111154-442, February 15, 2012
Efficacy and Tolerability of Ginkgo Extract in Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. HC# 011251-441, January 31, 2012
Ginkgo Extract Hemorrhage Risk Not Associated with Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drug Use but Possibly Increased in Elderly. HC# 071163-436, November 15, 2011
Meta-analysis Shows Ginkgo to Be Effective for Mild Dementia. HC# 041153-430, August 15, 2011
High-dose Ginkgo Extract Shows Evidence of Benefit in Alzheimer's Disease. HC# 031153-429, July 29, 2011
Once Daily Dosing of Ginkgo Extract Demonstrates Advantages in Dementia. HC# 011153-424, May 13, 2011
Ginkgo Extract Compares Favorably to Placebo in Effects on Elevated Neuropsychiatric Symptom Scores. HC# 101055-419, February 28, 2011
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Ginkgo in Dementia. HC# 041056-409, September 30, 2010
Effect of Ginkgo Extract on Vascular Endothelial Function in Diabetic Nephropathy. HC# 021052-402, June 15, 2010
Safety and Effectiveness of a Traditional Ginkgo Fresh Leaves Extract Treating Mild Cognitive Impairment. HC# 120596-399, April 30, 2010
Lack of Evidence of Ginkgo and Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Drug Interactions. HC# 110281-374, April 15, 2009
Ginkgo Extract Improves Visual Acuity in Glaucoma Patient. HC# 090372-351, April 30, 2008
HerbalEGram Articles
Experts Question Relevance of Ginkgo Toxicology Report. Volume 10, Number 5, May 2013
Ginkgo and Alzheimer's Disease Prevention. Volume 9, NUmber 11, November 2012
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