Proper Name: Ginkgo Biloba

Common Name: Ginkgo Biloba

Evidence of Efficacy: statement to the effect of Ginkgo Biloba plays a role in reducing the symptoms of mood disorders. Observational and experimental studies have shown an association between ginkgo biloba and anxiety¹ and neuroprotective properties. ^{2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

References: 

1. Shah ZA, Sharma P, Vohora SB.; Ginkgo biloba normalises stress-elevated alterations in brain catecholamines, serotonin and plasma corticosterone levels. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2003 Oct;13(5):321-5.

2. Drieu K. Preparation and definition of Ginkgo biloba extract. In: Rokan (Ginkgo biloba): Recent Results in Pharmacology and Clinic. Fünfgeld EW, ed. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 32–6.

3. Krieglstein J. Neuroprotective properties of Ginkgo biloba—constituents. Zeitschrift Phytother 1994;15:92–6.

4. Davies JA, Johns L, Jones FA.; Effects of bilobalide on cerebral amino acid neurotransmission.

Pharmacopsychiatry. 2003 Jun;36 Suppl 1:S84-8. 

5. Bastianetto S, Quirion R.; Natural extracts as possible protective agents of brain aging.

Neurobiol Aging. 2002 Sep-Oct;23(5):891-97.