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

Clients should stop taking ibuprofen, Naproxen, Motrin, fish oil, omega-3s, vitamin E, garlic, ginkgo biloba, and even some types of green tea at least four to five days before the procedure, since these can thin the blood and increase bruising. —Essence, 12 Nov. 2025

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

For example, the FDA advises against taking any combination of aspirin, vitamin E, prescription warfarin or herbal supplement ginkgo biloba — all are blood thinners and may increase risk of stroke or internal bleeding. —Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 27 May 2025

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

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