{"id":154987,"date":"2022-01-31T12:59:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T07:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=154987"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:05:48","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-precautions-side-effects-of-ginko-biloba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-precautions-side-effects-of-ginko-biloba\/","title":{"rendered":"Ginkgo Biloba (Maidenhair Tree): Uses, Benefits, Precautions and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Ginkgo Biloba<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Ginkgo Biloba<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Ginkgo Biloba?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Ginkgo Biloba<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Ginkgo Biloba<\/a><\/li>
Interactions of Ginkgo Biloba with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe term\u00a0ginkgo was taken from an incorrect conversion of Yin-Kwo\u00a0from the Japanese language which means silver fruit while the term biloba stands for the bilobed leaves of the plant.\u00a0This\u00a0plant is\u00a0also\u00a0referred to by various\u00a0other\u00a0names\u00a0like\u00a0fossil tree, ginkgo,\u00a0Japanese silver apricot,\u00a0baiguo,\u00a0maidenhair tree,\u00a0yinhsing, etc. The English name is maidenhair tree 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ginkgo\u00a0biloba<\/em>\u00a0is a medicinal plant native to China. It belongs to the family\u00a0Ginkgoaceae<\/em>. It is a deciduous\u00a0tree\u00a0as it shed leaves\u00a0seasonally, shed\u00a0petals after flowering,\u00a0and\u00a0sheds\u00a0fruit when ripe.\u00a0Ginkgo biloba<\/em>\u00a0is called\u00a0a living fossil\u00a0as it has lived through millions of years without undergoing any changes\u00a0and with no\u00a0existent relative1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plant has characteristic\u00a0leaves that\u00a0are\u00a0fan-shaped with 2 lobes\u00a0and thick margins.\u00a0For various potential health benefits, the extract\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0dried leaves\u00a0of this plant is in\u00a0use\u00a0for\u00a0millions of years 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0In the United States, it is marketed as a dietary supplement that is regulated by the US-FDA 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Ginkgo Biloba<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMacronutrient Per 100 g of Raw Ginkgo Biloba5<\/a><\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 182 Kcal\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total fat:\u00a0<\/strong>01.68 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total carbohydrate:<\/strong> 37.60 g\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:\u00a0<\/strong>04.32 g\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nMicronutrients Per\u00a0100 g of Raw Ginkgo Biloba5<\/a><\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin A:\u00a0<\/strong>558\u00a0\u00a0 IU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B:<\/strong> 0.328, mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamine: <\/strong>0.220 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pyridoxine:<\/strong> 0.328 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid:<\/strong> 0.160 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.160 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate:<\/strong> 54.00 mcg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin:<\/strong> 06.00 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 15.00 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 510.0 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 27.00 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.113 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 2.000 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 1.000 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.274 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc: <\/strong>0.340 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
In my opinion, Ginkgo biloba <\/em>might be a game-changer for Raynaud\u2019s phenomenon. A cool study showed that people who took Ginkgo biloba<\/em> for 10 weeks had fewer symptoms of the disease. It\u2019s like ginkgo waved its leafy wand and made those uncomfortable symptoms disappear! But hold on, we may need more studies to be absolutely sure21<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Ginkgo Biloba<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis plant has no US-FDA-approved uses, and there is limited data to back up the various health conditions in which they are used, which are as follows 6<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Ginkgo Biloba for Age-Related Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Due to its antioxidant potential, it may be helpful to benefit the DNA of the cell, protect the mitochondria, which is the power of the cell, and prevent lipid breakdown and apoptotic effect that may speed programmed cell death. It is being tried in age-related diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s, stroke, cancer, Parkinson\u2019s, and aging, etc 7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0More research is needed to support the use of ginkgo biloba in age-related diseases in humans. Therefore, talk to your healthcare provider and get a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Uses of Ginkgo Biloba for the Brain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The cognitive function of the brain is the ability of a person to think, remember, learn, make decisions, speak languages, etc. These functions show a decline in age-related conditions like Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Dementia, which is the inability of a person to memory is affected in Alzheimer\u2019s disease. The extract of Ginkgo biloba has shown neuroprotective effects by clearing free radicals, increasing dopaminergic transmission, blood flow to the brain, and by various other mechanisms, etc., in animal and cell culture studies 6<\/a>,8<\/a>,9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The extract may help for organic brain syndromes which are characterized by a memory deficit, tinnitus, headache, dizziness, low mood, and poor concentration 10<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0With regards to treating dementia already developed in a person, the plant may have little effect in such situations. It may be given as a supplement to help with dementia but there is no sufficient scientific data confirming it and more studies need to be done 6<\/a>,8<\/a>,9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies have shown ginkgo extract to reduce anxiety levels in patients with GAD 6<\/a><\/sup>. Some studies have shown an improvement in the symptoms, but are not sufficient 6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0You must consult a qualified doctor for any brain-related disorders for further guidance.<\/p>
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