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Ginkgo Seed herbal material

Ginkgo Seed

Overview

Aliases

Lingyan, Fuzhijia, Fuzhigan

Nature and Flavor

Neutral; Sweet, Bitter, Astringent. Toxic

What's Inside

Ingredients

Contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, riboflavin, and various amino acids. The outer seed coat contains toxic components ginkgolic acid, hydroginkgolic acid, hydroginkgolinic acid, ginkgol, and bilobol.

Therapeutic Effects

The nitrogen-free neutral component contained in Baiguo kernels can cause convulsions in mice, medulla oblongata paralysis, and then death from cessation of respiration and heartbeat. Raw Baiguo is toxic; excessive consumption can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, convulsions, restlessness, dyspnea, and other symptoms. For rescue, gastric lavage and catharsis can be performed, and egg white and activated charcoal taken; symptomatic treatment such as sedatives, diuretics, intravenous hypertonic glucose, and oxygen supply should be given.

Precautions

No precautions information available

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.

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