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Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Multiple clinical trials have evaluated ginkgo for a syndrome called "cerebral insufficiency." This condition, more commonly diagnosed in Europe than in the United States, may include poor concentration, confusion, absent-mindedness, decreased physical performance, fatigue, headache, dizziness, depression, and anxiety. It is believed that cerebral insufficiency is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Some research reports benefits of ginkgo in patients with these symptoms, but most studies have been poorly designed without reliable results. Further research is needed.
Bleeding has been associated with the use of ginkgo taken by mouth, and caution is advised in patients who have bleeding disorders or who take drugs, herbs, or supplements that may increase the risk of bleeding. Dosing adjustments may be necessary. Ginkgo should be stopped prior to some surgical or dental procedures. Reports of bleeding range from nose bleeds to life-threatening bleeding in several case reports. In some of these reports, ginkgo was used with other agents that may also cause bleeding.
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Peppermint for Brain Disorders
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Choline for Brain Disorders
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