Millions of older people take the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba in hopes that it will prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias, but one of the largest ...

Use of the herb Ginkgo biloba, claimed to have beneficial effects on memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease among more than 1,500 elderly study ...

Many of today's most popular Western supplements, medicines and practices can trace their roots back to ancient Eastern medicine. These include practices aimed at tapping into a life force known as Qi ...

Ginkgo biloba has been used in China for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In recent times, ginkgo has been intensely studied for the treatment of vascular diseases and memory enhancement, ...

Ginkgo biloba, also known as “ginkgo,” is rich in antioxidants. It may help reduce inflammation and benefit heart, brain, and eye health. However, scientific research is limited. Ginkgo biloba, or ...

A study in March by the National Toxicology Program found that the popular dietary supplement gingko biloba caused cancer in lab animals, and, as a result, the Center for Science in the Public ...

Ginkgo biloba is a type of tree with fan-shaped leaves. For thousands of years, those who practice traditional Chinese medicine have been using the leaves from this tree to treat illnesses and health ...