What are your thoughts on Ginkgo bilboa ?

[Sundance]

What are your thoughts on Ginkgo bilboa ?

I just got some along with Vit E and Vit C...

I was doing some reading and I found out those side effects :

SEIZURE THRESHOLD LOWERING HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS: There is some concern that ginkgo leaf might induce seizures in some patients. There are anecdotal reports of seizure occurring after use of ginkgo leaf both in patients without a history seizure disorder and in those with previously well-controlled epilepsy (3575,7030,7090). Theoretically, patients taking supplements that lower the seizure threshold might be at greater risk. Advise patients taking these supplements to avoid ginkgo leaf products. Some of these supplements include borage seed oil, butanediol (BD), cedar leaf, Chinese club moss, EDTA, evening primrose oil, folic acid, gamma butyrolactone (GBL), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), ginkgo seed, glutamine, huperzine A, hydrazine sulfate, hyssop, juniper, L-carnitine, melatonin, rosemary, sage, wormwood above ground parts, and others.

ANTICOAGULANT, ANTIPLATELET DRUGS: Administration can increase the risk of bleeding (5,18). Ginkgo leaf has been shown to decrease platelet aggregation. It is thought that the ginkgo constituent, ginkgolide B, displaces platelet-activating factor from its binding sites, decreasing blood coagulation (6048). Some of these drugs include aspirin, dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, indomethacin (Indocin), ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.


What is your take on this?

 

[ZKaudio]

wow... there are a lot of things it doesn't mix well with... From what I hear, it basically just thins the blood... no more than aspirin persay..> input?

 

[out_at_sea]

Isnt that for mental alertness?

 

[sawastea]

Isnt that for mental alertness?

Correct, among other things. Ginkgo is a Jurassic plant, and boosts the brain function. It also helps to enhance brain functions including memory and concentration by increasing blood circulation to the brain, and may help people with Alzheimer or dementia to become more alert, sociable, feel better, and think more clearly. It also enhances mood, and helps to make you feel sound and well naturally. At least thats what everyone is led to believe

I've tried Ginkgo in vitamins, but never on its own. Does it work? Maybe. I really can't say. It is cheap though...You might be better off with other mental awareness drugs (i.e. Neurogenix), but thats from MY personal experience

 

[GymWeasel]

In my personal experience from taking it, it didnt make me thing more clearly, and certainly didnt enhance my mood...

 

[ZKaudio]

thinner blood is going to increase circulation...

 

[SubjectiveIllusion]

I've tried it and its done nothing for me. Test results do not show differences in brain function that are worth being concerned over.