Diseases and Conditions
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
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Alternative medicine
The blood-thinning effects of ginkgo may allow people with intermittent claudication to walk longer distances with less pain. However, this herbal remedy can cause bleeding when taken in high doses, and it could be dangerous if paired with anti-platelet medications, including aspirin, that are commonly prescribed to people with PAD.
Don't take ginkgo before talking with your doctor.