ginkgo biloba

noun

ginkgo bi·lo·ba | \ -ˌbī-ˈlō-bə

Definition of ginkgo biloba

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

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And some supplements, such as garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and Vitamin E may increase the risk of excess bleeding during and after surgery. — Ronald S. Litman, Philly.com, "New study on supplemental vitamins proves they're useless and a waste of money," 5 June 2018 Meanwhile, certain vitamins and fatty acids have been said to slow or prevent memory loss such as vitamin B-12 and herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba, and omega-3 fatty acids. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, miamiherald, "I keep losing my keys and I can’t remember a friend’s name. Is my memory issue serious? | Miami Herald," 24 Mar. 2018 Coco Loco contains cacao powder as well as ingredients often found in energy drinks, including taurine, guarana, and ginkgo biloba. — Ars Technica, SELF, "The FDA Is Not Cuckoo for Coco Loko, a Chocolatey Alternative to Snorting Cocaine," 14 Dec. 2017 The New York Post reports that Coco Loko contains ginkgo biloba, taurine, and guarana, as well as cacao powder. — Nick Thieme, Slate Magazine, "You Can Now Buy Chocolate Powder to Snort," 12 July 2017 Now known as a common street tree, ginkgo biloba lays claim to a history that vastly predates humans. — Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian, "The World Told Through the Eyes of the Ginkgo Tree," 9 May 2017

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ginkgo biloba

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ginkgo biloba

: a product made from the leaves of the ginkgo tree that is used as a medicine

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ginkgo biloba

noun

gink·go bi·lo·ba | \ ˈgiŋ-(ˌ)kō-ˌbī-ˈlō-bə, also ˈgiŋk-(ˌ)gō-\

Medical Definition of ginkgo biloba

: 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