Follow the directions printed on the product label or given by your doctor. Severe side effects are rare. Ginkgo pollen can cause allergic reactions. Contact with the fleshy fruit pulp causes a skin rash, like poison ivy. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should get the approval of your doctor before taking ginkgo.
Some natural remedies have the same effects as prescription medicines.
This means there is a danger of being overmedicated. If you have any unusual effects while taking any natural remedy, get advice from a doctor right away. You could have serious bleeding. A toxin found only in the seeds appeared to cause this syndrome. Natural remedies and prescription medicines may interact.