An ancient herb regarded as the herb for the elderly, because of its powerful effects on the circulatory system and continual blood flow to the extremities.

May be useful for but not limited to:

-Inhibits clotting.

-Increase blood flow to the brain.

-Sexual dysfunction & impotence.

-Anxiety.

-Arthritis.

-Hair loss.

Known drug interactions: Avoid with warfarin (Coumadin, Marevan). Ginkgo may increase pro-thrombin time & international normalised ration (INR) values. Patients should be monitored for prothrombin & INR values.

Use with caution: antiplatelet medications including Asprin (including Aspro, Solprin, Astrix, Cartia). Co-prescription may increase bruising & bleeding.

Avoid with sodium valproate (Epilim, Valero). Ginkgo has been shown to reduce the effects of sodium valproate in mice. Ginkgo may potentiate the effect of haloperidol (Serenace). Use with caution.