ginkgo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003549",
  "term": "ginkgo",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A tree native to China. Substances taken from the leaves and seeds have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Ginkgo has been studied in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer disease, dementia, certain blood vessel diseases, and memory loss. It may cause bleeding or high blood pressure when used with certain drugs. Also called ginkgo biloba and maidenhair tree.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ginkgo biloba",
    "maidenhair tree"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ginkgo/"
}