Ginkgo biloba

Gingko biloba

Gingko biloba is an herbal supplement derived from extracts in the leaves of the gingko biloba tree and is commonly used in a standardised form in clinical studies. Unless otherwise specified, the studies included in this review administered a standardised gingko biloba extract. The active molecules of gingko biloba are believed to be linked to an array of potential physiological effects which can influence cognition. These physiological effects include: the scavenging and inhibition of free radicals, anti-platelet activating factor, reducing neuronal death, improved blood circulation, increased cerebral perfusion, and protection against hypoxia. Gingko biloba has been claimed to improve short-term memory, rate of learning, and reaction time