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DRUG INTERACTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS OF GINKGO
There can be no doubt that Ginkgo increases blood circulation - and this is a boon for many people.

However, it may be a danger if blood-thinning drugs are being taken. These would include warfarin and heparin, but also include such mild agents as aspirin.

A small number of cases of bleeding into the eye have been reported, generally while taking Ginkgo with blood-thinning drugs. Also at least two cases have been reported when no drugs were being taken. When Ginkgo has been stopped, no further bleeding has occurred.

Ginkgo should be avoided where there is a danger of bleeding of any kind, or where blood-thinning drugs are being taken.

DOSAGE
The usual dosage of raw herb (ie not 'standardised extract'), is:

Capsules
1-2 capsule 3 times a day.

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Herbal Fluid Extract (1:1)
10-30 drops 3 times a day in water or juice, (This form of the herb is not a "standardised extract" - which is a powder. It is an alcoholic liquid preparation similar to a tincture, except that it is 3-4 times stronger; 1 litre of the liquid has been made with 1 kilo of the herb. Hence the '1:1'.

Herbal Tincture
1/2 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times a day in water or juice. A herbal tincture is made with 250-350g of herb steeped in a litre of alcohol. So it is 3-4 times weaker than the equivalent fluid extract.

Extract standardised to 24% flavone glycosides and 6%
terpene lactones.

Follow the instructions on the pack. The usual dosage recommended is equivalent to 120mg of extract. The advantage of a standardised extract is that the quality control is more assured. But it is possible that some of the beneficial components of Ginkgo are removed during processing.

Ginkgo should be taken for up to 3 months to see if it will be beneficial, although some people see benefits within 3 weeks.

SUMMARY
In summary, it may be said that Ginkgo is a very valuable herb, useful in many situations, especially:

  • Head and brain insufficiencies - dementia, Alzheimers,  poor memory, tinnitus. Also, for depression in the elderly where circulation to the brain is involved;
  • To help maintain good eye function in Glaucoma;
  • Where there is reduced sexual function - for men or women;
  • To help 'mop up' free radicals.


However, it should be avoided by anyone taking blood-thinning medication, or where there is a tendency to haemorrhage. If any type of harmorrhage occurs, while taking Ginkgo, discontinue its use.

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