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Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Cognitive Supportcognitivehigh_risk

Ginkgo is traditionally used for circulation and cognitive support routines. It’s most commonly used as a standardized extract rather than as a casual tea.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for circulation support (educational use).
Often used for memory and mental clarity routines.
Commonly used as standardized supplements.

Common Issues It May Help With

Memory support routines (traditional use).
Brain fog routines (traditional use).
Circulation support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Supplement: standardized extract is most common (follow label).
Tea: less common; use reputable sources.
Routine: typically used consistently for weeks.

Taste / Notes

Bitter, not usually taken for flavor.

Evidence Level

Mixed modern evidence; most research uses standardized extracts.

Cautions

May increase bleeding risk in some people.

Interactions

Use caution with blood thinners, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, or before surgery.

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