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

Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, ginkgo biloba leaf Size: 8.5 Fl oz. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 7 May 2025

Another of today's most popular herbal remedies and supplements is ginkgo biloba. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025

However, experts say that orally consuming ingredients like caffeine, ginkgo biloba, and grape-seed extract has not been proven to work for cellulite. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025

Many of these studies are small, and larger studies are needed to determine the effects of ginkgo biloba on brain health.13 The supplement is considered safe in doses of 60-240 milligrams daily for up to 6 months.13 7. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, bilobed ginkgo

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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