Ginkgo biloba and haemostasis: a systematic review of bleeding risk and platelet function
Kellermann AJ, Kloft C
Published in Pharmacotherapy
Methodology
Systematic review of controlled trials and case reports assessing Ginkgo biloba effects on platelet function, coagulation and bleeding events.
Key Findings
Controlled trials found no consistent effect of ginkgo on platelet aggregation or bleeding time despite case reports of haemorrhage.
Conclusions
Ginkgo's antiplatelet reputation is not supported by controlled data.
Limitations
Case reports confounded by concomitant anticoagulants.
Supplements Studied
Controlled trials found no consistent effect of ginkgo on platelet aggregation or bleeding time
Outcomes Measured
Controlled trials found no consistent effect of ginkgo on platelet aggregation or bleeding time despite case reports of haemorrhage
Study Details
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