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 Ginkgo biloba is a herb that has been
used for 6000 years. It has many benefits but should not be used with any
other herb or medicine that affects Coagulation or Platelets.
Benefits
- reducing viscosity and elasticity of the whole blood, slowing blood
coagulation and inhibiting platelet aggregation
- potent antioxidant
- improvements in speed of information processing working memory and
executive processing attributable
- regulates ionic balance in damaged cells and exerts a specific and potent
Platelet-activating factor antagonist activity.
Risks
- Contains colchicine
- Dangerous interactions with
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- Aspirin
- Warfarin
- Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and ergotamine
- Caffeine
- NSAIDs
- spontaneous haemorrhages
- High dosages may result in intracerebral hemorrhage
Sources
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