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

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

Tony's experiment involves attaching electronic sensors to the leaves and trunk of a nearly 200-year-old ginkgo biloba tree and studying the resulting data to see what, if anything, the plant might be trying to communicate. —Justin Chang, NPR, 8 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