Ginkgo biloba (also known as bilobas, Ginkgo, Ginkgo bilobas): The only specie of the genus Ginkgo, family Ginkgoacea. It is the source of extracts of medicinal interest, especially Egb 761. Ginkgo may refer to the genus or species.

NIH MeSH · D020441Organisms

Ginkgo biloba

Also known asbilobas, Ginkgo · Ginkgo bilobas · Gingko · Gingkos · Gingko biloba · bilobas, Gingko · Gingko bilobas · Ginkgo · Ginkgos · Ginko · Ginkos · Maidenhair Tree

Definition

The only specie of the genus Ginkgo, family Ginkgoacea. It is the source of extracts of medicinal interest, especially Egb 761. Ginkgo may refer to the genus or species.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.125

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Common questions about Ginkgo biloba

What does Ginkgo biloba mean in medicine?
The only specie of the genus Ginkgo, family Ginkgoacea. It is the source of extracts of medicinal interest, especially Egb 761. Ginkgo may refer to the genus or species. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ginkgo biloba known by any other names?
Yes. Ginkgo biloba is also referred to as bilobas, Ginkgo, Ginkgo bilobas, Gingko, Gingkos in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ginkgo biloba sit in the medical classification?
Ginkgo biloba falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.125). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020441) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗