ginkgo biloba

noun

ginkgo bi·​lo·​ba -ˌbī-ˈlō-bə How to pronounce ginkgo biloba (audio)
: an extract of the leaves of ginkgo that is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain

Examples of ginkgo biloba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo biloba is a popular herbal supplement obtained from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Herbal extracts: Large doses of herbal extracts like ginkgo biloba or chamomile, two herbs often used in brain health supplements, can interact with certain blood thinning medications, increasing the risk of bleeding. Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 This moisturizer in particular boasts wrinkle-smoothing properties—finding firming and toning benefits through botanicals like chlorella and ginkgo biloba. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024 Formulated with an array of soothing botanical extracts, such as heartleaf, reishi mushroom, and ginkgo biloba, this silky serum straight from Japan is chock full of antioxidants, which help fight fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin rejuvenation, notes Dr. Liu. Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ginkgo biloba 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, bilobed ginkgo

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginkgo biloba was in 1980

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Cite this Entry

“Ginkgo biloba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginkgo%20biloba. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

ginkgo biloba

noun
gink·​go bi·​lo·​ba
ˈgiŋ-(ˌ)kō-ˌbī-ˈlō-bə, also ˈgiŋk-(ˌ)gō-
: an extract of the leaves of the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that is used as a dietary supplement and is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain

called also ginkgo

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