Ginkgo biloba and cerebral bleeding: a case report and critical review

Neurologist. 2011 Mar;17(2):89-90. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0b013e3181f097b4.

Abstract

Ginkgo biloba is a herbal medication that is often used worldwide. Although side effects are uncommon, G. biloba has been associated with serious bleeding complications, especially intracranial hemorrhage. We report the case of a young woman who made chronic use of G. biloba and suffered from cerebral bleeding without any structural abnormalities. Several studies have pointed to the association between G. biloba and intracranial hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Female
  • Ginkgo biloba / adverse effects*
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Humans
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts