gingko
5.0
A tablet made from the tree's leaves to help memory and blood flow
- noun
- /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/
- US
:
ginkgo
- The herbal supplement gingko is believed to support better circulation.
Examples
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- Know what gingko extract is?
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Many people take gingko supplements to improve their memory.
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She decided to try gingko capsules after reading about their health benefits.
Synonyms
Ginkgo
vsgingko
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5.4
A health supplement made from tree leaves that people take for memory
emphasizes memory and circulation support rather than only cognitive benefits
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gingko as a supplement takes its name from the same tree, because people in China long used the tree's leaves for medicine. That's why leaf extracts and pills are simply called gingko and are sold for things like 'memory' and circulation support.