Ginkgo | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Studies have been conducted on cognitive function and circulation with mixed results. Results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Ginkgo
Latin name
Ginkgo biloba
Common names
Ginkgo
foreign names
Ginkgo biloba
The group
Ginkgoaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
China; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Ginkgoaceae family.
The scientific name Ginkgo biloba is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers in standardized extracts
chemical components
Flavonoid glycosides and terpene lactones
Properties and medical uses
Studies have been conducted on cognitive function and circulation with mixed results.
Results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available in standardized extracts as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
The raw seeds are toxic, and the extract may increase the risk of bleeding.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
China; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Ginkgo biloba species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
China; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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