The Role of Ginkgo biloba in Human Diseases

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Ginkgo biloba is a large, deciduous tree that matures to 100' tall and is considered to be a living fossil. It is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants believed to have inhabited the earth up to 150 million years ago. In traditional Chinese medicine, G. biloba preparations have been used for centuries for the management of disorders such as anxiety, allergy, dementia, eye problems, peripheral artery disease, tinnitus, liver fibrosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and cardiovascular health. Centuries of experience has also shown it to be safe and effective to be used as herbal medicine. This short review, dedicated to the memory of Prof. Keith A. Wesnes, summarizes in vitro and in vivo human studies documenting therapeutic effects of G. biloba preparations for human health.