ginkgo biloba

noun

ginkgo bi·​lo·​ba -ˌbī-ˈlō-bə 

: 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

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

Instead, Japanese skin-care products are more likely to pack ingredients for locking in moisture and boosting collagen production with botanical extracts often found in other Asian products—not just skin care—such as ginseng, sake, green tea, ginkgo biloba, and snow mushrooms. —Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, bilobed ginkgo

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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