Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Ginko biloba
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Ginko biloba: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Both are herbal products with theoretical antiplatelet activity. Cinnamon contains coumarin, though culinary amounts are unlikely to matter clinically. Evidence of an actual bleeding risk from combining them is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive effects on platelet function or coagulation; not well established.
What to do
No specific action beyond awareness is needed for dietary cinnamon. Review bleeding risk if concentrated supplements are used with other antithrombotics.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Alteplase + Ginko biloba Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cinnamon with Ginko biloba?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both are herbal products with theoretical antiplatelet activity. Cinnamon contains coumarin, though culinary amounts are unlikely to matter clinically. Evidence of an actual bleeding risk from combining them is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Ginko biloba?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific action beyond awareness is needed for dietary cinnamon. Review bleeding risk if concentrated supplements are used with other antithrombotics.
What other medicines interact with Ginko biloba?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ginko biloba with, for example, Ketorolac, Abciximab, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ginko biloba page.
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