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You may select physical effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Physical effects|here]]. | You may select physical effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Physical effects|here]]. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Vasodilation]]''' | *'''[[Effect::Vasodilation]]''' Improved blood circulation | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Decreased blood pressure]]''' | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Decreased platelet aggregation]]''' | ||
*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]''' Mild | |||
*'''[[Effects::Seizure enhancement]]''' Ginkgotoxin seems to alter a chemical signaling pathway in ways that may trigger epileptic seizures, see Chemistry info. | |||
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You may select from a list of cognitive effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Cognitive effects|here]]. | You may select from a list of cognitive effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Cognitive effects|here]]. | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Analysis enhancement]]'''It's mild, not comparable to Adderall. | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Focus enhancement]]'''Mild, not comparable to common stimulants... | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]'''Mild. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Anxiety supression]]'''Reduces stress too and improve sleep. | |||
*'''[[Effect::Motivation enhancement]]'''Mild. | |||
*'''[[Effect::Increased libido]]'''It can help with Erectile Dysfunction because of the improvements in blood flow. | |||
*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]'''Mild. | |||
*'''[[Effect::Emotion enhancement]]'''Improved mood . | |||
*'''[[Effect::Memory enhancement]]'''Used in Alzheimer desease. | |||
*'''[[Effect::Thought acceleration]]'''Mild' . | |||
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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
{{toxicity}} | {{toxicity}} | ||
Side effects of using ginkgo supplements may include increased risk of bleeding, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and restlessness, but this never happened to me in my experience using an extract daily for a year. Although use of standardized Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts in moderate amounts appears to be safe, excessive use may have undesirable effects, especially in terms of drug interactions. The dosing of anticoagulants, such as warfarin or antiplatelet medication, may be adversely affected by using ginkgo supplements | |||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this substance. | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this substance. | ||
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In an open trial ginkgo biloba, an extract derived from the leaf of the Chinese ginkgo tree and noted for its cerebral enhancing effects, was found to be 84% effective in treating antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction predominately caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | In an open trial ginkgo biloba, an extract derived from the leaf of the Chinese ginkgo tree and noted for its cerebral enhancing effects, was found to be 84% effective in treating antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction predominately caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | ||
There is weak preliminary evidence for ginkgo affecting dementia[70][71] and tardive dyskinesia symptoms in people with schizophrenia. | |||
Several studies show that ginkgo has a positive effect on memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer disease or vascular dementia. | Several studies show that ginkgo has a positive effect on memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer disease or vascular dementia. | ||