Popular as a supplement, Ginkgo biloba is also considered as a drug for Alzheimer
in the elderly people. As a drug tablet form in brands Tebokan 40mg and
Tebonin forte - both from Schwabe pharma, ginkgo acts as a cerebral
activator. It works by keeping the blood free flowing in the brain.
However, as it can cause bleeding tendencies, ginkgo biloba is
contraindicated in people with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and
Von Willebrand disease. Ginkgo biloba is not to be taken with
anti-platelet or anti-thrombotic Drugs like aspirin, clopidogrel or cilostazol.
