Gingko Biloba is touted as a memory enhancer, however the Mayo Clinic explains that the evidence is not definitive.
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In adults, alternative treatments for cramps include gingko (Ginkgo biloba) or Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa).
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There is also some evidence that gingko, ginseng, and some other herbs taken for their stimulant effects may increase the severity of tics in children and adolescents.
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Though gingko biloba is better known as a treatment for the symptoms of dementia, the University of Maryland Medical Center's Alternative Medicine Index indicates that gingko can be used for pain relief as well.