Ginkgo Biloba

Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba has been shown in scientific studies to offer many benefits that may include:

• Improvement in the symptoms of anxiety(1)
• Alleviation of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome(2)
• Cognitive improvement(3)
• Protection against free radicals that cause oxidative damage(4)

Side effects

Ginkgo Biloba has been used safely for generations in traditional medicine, however has not been extensively studied by modern researchers. Unverified sources report that some users may have experienced nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, stomach pain and/or rash/allergic reaction.

References

1. Woelk H, Arnoldt KH, Kieser M, Hoerr R. Ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with anxious mood: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Psychiatr Res. 2007;41(6):472-480. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2006.05.004
2. Ozgoli G, Selselei EA, Mojab F, Majd HA. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Ginkgo biloba L. in treatment of premenstrual syndrome. J Altern Complement Med. 2009;15(8):845-851. doi:10.1089/acm.2008.0493
3. Cieza A, Maier P, Pöppel E. Effects of Ginkgo biloba on mental functioning in healthy volunteers. Arch Med Res. 2003;34(5):373-381. doi:10.1016/j.arcmed.2003.05.001
4. Bridi R, Crossetti FP, Steffen VM, Henriques AT. The antioxidant activity of standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) in rats. Phytother Res. 2001;15(5):449-451. doi:10.1002/ptr.814