Ginkgo
Other names for Ginkgo
bioginkgo 27/7 (ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
bioginkgo 27/7 leaf extract
certified organic ginkgo biloba
certified organic ginkgo extract
certified organic ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) dried leaf extract
certified organic ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) dried leaf liquid extract
dried ginkgo
dried ginkgo biloba extract
dried ginkgo leaf extract
ethically wild harvested fresh and dry ginkgo biloba
ethically wild harvested fresh & dry ginkgo biloba
ethically wild harvested fresh ginkgo biloba
european ginkgo biloba extract
extract
extracto seco de las hojas de ginkgo biloba
fresh and dry ginkgo
fresh ginkgo
fresh ginkgo biloba
fresh organic ginkgo
gingko
gingko 50:1 extract
gingko bilboa extract
gingko bilboa leaf extract
gingko biloba
gingko biloba 24 5
gingko biloba 50:1 extract
gingko biloba - extract
gingko biloba extract
gingko biloba extract 24/6
gingko biloba leaf
gingko biloba (leaf) extract
gingko biloba leaf extract
gingko biloba leaf powder
gingko biloba leaf standardized extract
gingko biloba leaf (vaccinium macrocarpon)
gingko extract
gingko (gingko biloba) (leaf) powder
gingko (gingko biloba) (leaf) standardized extract
gingko [leaf] 50:1 extract
gingko leaf ext.
gingko leaf extract
gingko leaf extract powder
gingko leaf powder
gingko, powder
ginkgo
ginkgo 4:1 extract
ginkgo 4:1 extract powder
ginkgo 50:1 extract
ginkgo 50:1 standardized extract
ginkgoaceae
ginkgo bilboa
ginkgo bilboa extract
ginkgo bilboa leaf extract
ginkgo bilboa leaves extract
ginkgo biloba
ginkgo biloba 24/6
ginkgo biloba 24:6
ginkgo biloba 24%/6% ext.
ginkgo biloba 24/6% extract
ginkgo biloba (24/6%) leaf extract
ginkgo biloba 24% extract
ginkgo biloba 4:1 extract
ginkgo biloba 50:1 extract
ginkgo biloba 50:1 leaf extract
ginkgo biloba ext
ginkgo biloba ext.
ginkgo biloba extr.
ginkgo biloba (extract)
ginkgo biloba extract
ginkgo biloba, extract
ginkgo biloba extract 4:1
ginkgo biloba extract 8:1
ginkgo biloba extract powder
ginkgo biloba extract, powder
ginkgo biloba, freeze-dried
ginkgo biloba fruit extract
ginkgo biloba (ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
ginkgo biloba glycerite liquid extract
ginkgo biloba leaf
ginkgo biloba leaf 20:1 extract
ginkgo biloba leaf 4:1 extract
ginkgo biloba leaf 50:1 extract
ginkgo biloba leaf concentrate
ginkgo biloba leaf ext
ginkgo biloba leaf ext 24/6%
ginkgo biloba (leaf extract)
ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract
ginkgo biloba leaf (extract)
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
ginkgo biloba leaf extract 4:1
ginkgo biloba leaf extract 50:1
ginkgo biloba leaf extract concentrate
ginkgo biloba leaf extract, dried
ginkgo biloba leaf extract, dry
ginkgo biloba {leaf} extract equivalent to
ginkgo biloba leaf extract powder
ginkgo biloba leaf extract, powder
ginkgo biloba leaf extract, powdered
ginkgo biloba leaf glycerite liquid extract
ginkgo biloba leaf, nut extract
ginkgo biloba (leaf) phytosome extract
ginkgo biloba leaf powder
ginkgo biloba leaf powdered extract
ginkgo biloba (leaf) (standardized extract)
ginkgo biloba leaf standardized extract
ginkgo biloba leaves 4:1 extract
ginkgo biloba (leaves) extract
ginkgo biloba leaves extract
ginkgo biloba leaves powder
ginkgo biloba nut extract
ginkgo biloba phytosome
ginkgo biloba phytosome extract
ginkgo biloba phytosome(tm)
ginkgo biloba powder
ginkgo biloba, powder
ginkgo biloba powdered extract
ginkgo biloba root ext.
ginkgo biloba root extract
ginkgo biloba se
ginkgo biloba seed extract, dry
ginkgo biloba standardised extract
ginkgo biloba standardized extract
ginkgo biloba std. ext.
ginkgo biloba whole plant extract
ginkgoclean
ginkgo extract
ginkgo extractives
ginkgo extract, powder
ginkgo, fermented
ginkgo, freeze-dried
ginkgo, freeze-dried, fresh
ginkgo, fresh
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) bud extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) (leaf) extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf hydroethanolic extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf hydroethanolic extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf phytosome
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf phytosome(tm)
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) (leaf) standardized extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf standardized extract
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf std. extract
ginkgo herbal extract
ginkgold
ginkgold ginkgo biloba extract
ginkgold(r) ginkgo biloba extract
ginkgo leaf
ginkgo [leaf] 10:1 extract
ginkgo [leaf] 4:1 extract
ginkgo leaf 4:1 extract powder
ginkgo [leaf] 50:1 extract
ginkgo leaf and leaf extract
ginkgo leaf ext.
ginkgo (leaf) extract
ginkgo [leaf] extract
ginkgo leaf extract
ginkgo [leaf] extract 24/6
ginkgo leaf extract 50:1
ginkgo leaf extract, dry
ginkgo leaf extract, fresh
ginkgo leaf extract powder
ginkgo leaf extract, powder
ginkgo leaf (ginkgo biloba) extract
ginkgo leaf phytosome
ginkgo (leaf) powder
ginkgo leaf powder
ginkgo leaf powdered extract
ginkgo leaf powder extract
ginkgo (leaves) extract
ginkgo leaves extract
ginkgo liquid extract
ginkgo phytosome
ginkgo powder
ginkgo, powder
ginkgo powder extract
ginkgo root extract
ginkgo seed extract, dry
ginkgoselect ginkgo biloba leaf extract
ginkgoselect phytosome
ginkgoselect phytosome(r) gingko biloba leaf extract
ginkgoselect(r) phytosome
ginkgoselect(r) phytosome(r)
ginkgoselect(tm) phytosome(tm)
ginkgoselect(tm) pytosome(tm)
ginkgo standardized extract
ginkgoxine ginkgo biloba
ginko biloba
ginko biloba extract
ginko (ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
ginko leaf extract
ginkolide extract
maidenhair tree
organic fermented ginkgo
organic gingko
organic ginkgo
organic ginkgo biloba
organic ginkgo biloba extract
organic ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract
organic ginkgo biloba leaf extract
organic ginkgo biloba powder
organic ginkgo extract
organic ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
organic ginkgo leaf extract
organic ginkgo leaf powder
organic ginkgo powder
patented ginkgo biloba dried extract
pureleaf
pureleaf ginkgo biloba extract
pureleaf ginkgo biloba leaf extract
raw ginkgo biloba powder
semen gingko bilobae
standardized ginkgo biloba
standardized ginkgo biloba extract
standardized ginkgo biloba leaf extract
total alcohol free ginkgo extract
usp grade ginkgo biloba [leaf] extract
virtiva
virtiva ginkgo biloba extract
virtiva(r) phytosome(r) complex
Synopsis of Ginkgo
History
Ginkgo biloba, often simply called ginkgo, is one of the oldest living tree species and has a long history of medicinal use, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. For thousands of years, ginkgo leaves and seeds have been utilized for their therapeutic properties. Ancient Chinese healers used ginkgo seeds to treat a variety of ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, and kidney disorders. The leaves were commonly brewed into teas or tinctures to improve circulation and support cognitive function, making ginkgo a staple remedy for enhancing memory, mental clarity, and energy.
In more recent history, ginkgo leaf extract has gained worldwide recognition, particularly for its potential to support brain health and cognitive performance. Its antioxidant properties are credited with helping to protect nerve cells and improve blood flow, which may be beneficial for older adults seeking to maintain mental sharpness. Additionally, some traditional remedies have used ginkgo to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, vertigo, and tinnitus.
Ginkgo is also commonly found in herbal combinations, where it is blended with other botanicals like ginseng, gotu kola, or bacopa to create potent formulations aimed at boosting memory, concentration, and overall vitality. These synergistic blends are popular in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions, maximizing the individual strengths of each ingredient. Overall, ginkgo’s enduring presence in herbal medicine highlights its valuable contributions to natural health and wellness, making it a trusted ally for supporting the mind and body through the ages.
Traditional and scientific validation
Ginkgo biloba, often referred to simply as ginkgo, has a rich history of use in traditional Chinese medicine spanning thousands of years. Historically, ginkgo leaves and seeds were employed to support cognitive function, improve circulation, and address respiratory concerns. Its enduring reputation as a "living fossil" highlights its longstanding value in herbal medicine traditions. In recent decades, ginkgo has become a popular ingredient in nutritional supplements, primarily marketed for its potential to enhance memory and support overall brain health.
Scientific interest in ginkgo centers on its unique blend of flavonoids and terpenoids, compounds believed to offer antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. Several clinical studies have explored ginkgo's impact on cognitive performance, particularly in elderly populations. Some research suggests that standardized ginkgo extracts may modestly improve memory, attention, and daily functioning in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. For instance, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials have indicated potential benefits in slowing cognitive decline, though results are mixed and not all studies demonstrate significant effects.
Additionally, ginkgo has been investigated for its role in promoting peripheral circulation and alleviating symptoms of intermittent claudication (leg pain due to poor blood flow). While some positive outcomes have been reported, the evidence remains inconclusive and further research is warranted.
Overall, while ginkgo biloba shows promise for supporting cognitive and vascular health, more rigorous, large-scale studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety. Nevertheless, its historical use and emerging scientific data underscore its significant contribution to modern nutritional products.
Ginkgo is used for these health conditions
Aging (prevention) (Traditional)
Alzheimer's Disease (Scientific)
Anxiety (Traditional)
Anxiety Disorders (Traditional)
Arteriosclerosis (Scientific)
Asthma (Traditional)
Circulation (poor) (Scientific)
Circulation (to the brain) (Scientific)
Dementia (Scientific)
Memory and Brain Function (Scientific)
Migraine (Traditional)
Peripheral Neuropathy (Scientific)
Strokes (Scientific)
Tinnitus (Traditional)
Ginkgo is used to support these body systems
Acetylcholine (Scientific)
Arteries (Scientific)
Brain (Scientific)
Capillaries (Scientific)
Circulatory System (Scientific)
Ears (Scientific)
Eyes (Scientific)
Nerves (Scientific)
Respiratory System (Traditional)
Senses (Scientific)
