Meta Information

ID:ginkgo-biloba

Name:Ginkgo Biloba

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• Maidenhair Tree
• Ginkgo Folium
• EGb 761

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

10

High Cost:

30

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Widely available over-the-counter supplement with variable pricing based on standardization.

Summary

Ginkgo biloba is an herbal extract containing flavonoids and terpenoids, which possess antioxidant properties and may improve blood flow. It is primarily studied for its potential to support cognitive function and circulatory health, particularly in the context of age-related decline, though evidence for its efficacy in healthy individuals is weak.

Purpose

Herbal extract for cognitive support and improved circulation.

Card Summary

An herbal supplement from the maidenhair tree, used to support cognitive function and circulatory health, particularly in older adults.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

2.5

Justification:

Large clinical trials show minimal to no benefit for preventing cognitive decline.

Evidence

Grade:

B

Score:

3

Justification:

Extensive human trials exist, but high-quality studies show little to no effect.

Safety

Score:

3.8

Justification:

Generally safe but carries a significant risk of interaction with anticoagulant medications.

Flags

• Increases bleeding risk; should not be taken with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) or antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin).
• May cause headache, dizziness, or gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.
• Uncooked or roasted ginkgo seeds are toxic and should not be consumed.

Verdict

Likely ineffective for cognitive protection; potential risks outweigh unproven benefits.

Created

2026-04-27T00:56:22.272019Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

oral

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Ginkgo biloba is an herbal extract containing flavonoids and terpenoids, which possess antioxidant properties and may improve blood flow. It is primarily studied for its potential to support cognitive...

Typical Protocol

• Standardized extracts (e.g., EGb 761) are often taken at 120-240 mg per day, divided into two or three doses.