Ginko Baloba

Were you looking for information about Ginkgo Biloba? Ginko baloba is a common misspelling of ginkgo biloba.
 
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) is claimed to be beneficial for several medicinal uses, such as improving memory and mental functioning. This herbal supplement is also supposedly useful for thinning the blood and preventing cell damage. Although this natural substance may have several uses, it can also be dangerous, especially in the case of an overdose. Make sure to seek immediate medical attention if you think you may have overdosed on ginkgo biloba. Some signs of a ginkgo biloba overdose can include vomiting, seizures, and bleeding (including dangerous internal bleeding).
 
(For the complete eMedTV article on this supplement, click Ginkgo Biloba. This article offers an in-depth look at how ginkgo biloba works, its effectiveness, and other benefits and risks of the supplement.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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