ginkgo biloba

noun

ginkgo bi·​lo·​ba -ˌbī-ˈlō-bə 

: an extract of the leaves of ginkgo that is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain

Examples of ginkgo biloba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many people are most familiar with ginkgo biloba dietary supplements; those are derived from the non-toxic leaves, not the seeds. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025

Common nootropics in mocktails include l-theanine, lion’s mane mushroom, lemon balm and ginkgo biloba. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

May cause excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) if taken with blood thinners or supplements including ginkgo biloba or garlic. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026

Along with magnolia bark, melatonin, ginkgo biloba and synetrim CQ, many of these ingredients have been independently tested for efficacy in clinical trials. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, bilobed ginkgo

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ginkgo biloba

• jojoba
• oba

Medical Definition

ginkgo biloba

noun

gink·​go bi·​lo·​ba

ˈgiŋ-(ˌ)kō-ˌbī-ˈlō-bə, also ˈgiŋk-(ˌ)gō-

: an extract of the leaves of the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that is used as a dietary supplement and is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain

called also ginkgo