About Ginkgo
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- Ginkgo (ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Ginkgo (NCCAM)
- Ginkgo: Science and Safety (NCCAM)
- Ginkgo - Clinical trials (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Kinetics (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Poisoning (PubMed)
- Ginkgo - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
- Ginkgo (MedlinePlus Supplements)
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 71
Compare All Forms
8 formsCompare supplement forms of Ginkgo by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
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EGb 761 (Standardized Extract)
Standardized extract for cognitive support and circulation....
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| Ginkgo Biloba | — | — | — | View → |
| Ginkgo Falvone Glycoside | — | — | — | View → |
| Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside | — | — | — | View → |
| Ginkgo flavones | — | — | — | View → |
| Ginkgo Flavonglycosides | — | — | — | View → |
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Ginkgo Leaf Powder (Non-standardized)
Traditional herbal supplement for memory and circulation sup...
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Also appears on labels as
Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).
Ginkgo biloba extract (24/6), Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761, Ginkgo folii pulvis, Ginkgo special extract EGb 761, Maidenhair tree leaf powder
Type: Herbs
Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.
Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.
Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.
Potential Benefits
Benefits associated with Ginkgo forms:
And 5 more benefits...
Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Ginkgo forms:
And 4 more side effects...