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See also: Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Ginseng Siberian with Ginkgo Biloba, Herbal Supplements
What is Ginkgo Biloba? Ginkgo biloba is a natural herb. Most uses of ginkgo have centered on improvement in regional (ie, CNS) or peripheral blood flow and oxygen delivery. Also known as Eun-haeng; Fossil Tree; Kew Tree; Silver Apricot.
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Reasons Taken
13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ginkgo Biloba.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 4 | 30% |
| Other | 3 | 23% |
| General health | 3 | 23% |
| Memory problems | 1 | 7% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 7% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Ginkgo Biloba.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Ginkgo Biloba or how long patients were taking Ginkgo Biloba before stopping.
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Can't tell | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 1 |
Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)
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- donwag
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by donwag
Sep 24, 2008
- EfficacyCan't tell
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
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