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Ginkgo Biloba

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OVERDOSE

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Do not use if you have hemophilia or have any other clotting disorder without approval and monitoring by a physician as Ginkgo biloba has been reported as having anticoagulant activity.
  • According to recent studies on drug and herb interactions, Ginkgo biloba extracts should not be used while taking blood thinning medications such as heparin, warfarin or coumarin derivative. 63/65 Caution should also be taken with aspirin as anecdotes of unfavorable interactions have been recorded.
  • Do not handle the fruit if you are allergic to poison ivy, mango rind, and cashew nut shell oil, as they are structurally similar to the allergens of Ginkgo biloba. 66/67/68

 

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Brand Name: Ginkgo Biloba
Generic Name: Ginkgo biloba

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