Ginkgo biloba
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Maidenhair Tree; Kew Tree
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Increases Blood Flow
CHEMICAL NAME
ginkgolides; bilobalide
DESCRIPTION
The extract of the Ginkgo biloba tree increases blood flow to the brain. Research has shown it to improve memory and cognition. The seeds and leaves have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for asthma and circulatory disease.
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
Ginkgo, NIH NCAM
Ginkgo biloba, Mayo Clinic
Ginkgo biloba, Univ of Maryland Med Center
Ginkgo, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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MEDIA COVERAGE #
Does Gingko Biloba Affect Memory?, Science Daily, Mar 1 2008
A history of the top-selling brain enhancer, Slate, Apr 25 2007