A case of cerebral haemorrhage-can Ginkgo biloba be implicated?
The case of a 56 year old man who suffered a spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage after regular self medication with the herbal preparation, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is described, and the possible association is discussed.
Benjamin
J
J
Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh EH9 2HL, UK. fourbenjamins@cableinet.co.uk
Muir
T
T
Briggs
K
K
Pentland
B
B
D001760:Bleeding Time; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D020441:Ginkgo biloba / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010946:Plants, Medicinal