Ginkgo Leaf … Safety & Interactions
Bai Guo Ye · Folium Ginkgo
Use with caution. Practitioner review recommended before use.
Contraindications
- Bleeding disorders
- Perioperative use
- Seizure disorders in the setting of unverified ginkgo products
Cautions
- MSK notes potential interactions with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, certain anticonvulsants, and some diabetes medications, so standardized ginkgo extract should not be treated like a benign tea.
- Commercial extract quality matters because ginkgolic-acid content and standardization strongly affect safety.
- Most modern evidence concerns standardized leaf extract rather than crude leaf decoction.
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs - possible increased bleeding risk. | |||
| NSAIDs - possible additive bleeding risk. | |||
| Anticonvulsants - seizure-threshold concerns with poor-quality products or inappropriate use. | |||
| Diabetes medications - possible additive glucose-lowering effect. | |||
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.