what does ginkgo biloba do
Knowledge center. Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest species of trees on the planet. The tree is considered to be a living fossil, meaning that it has continued to survive even after major extinction events.n addition, if you are on antidepressants you are strongly advised not to take ginkgo as it inhibits monoamine oxidase, reducing the effectiveness of the medications (such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and monoamine oxidase inhibitors). Possible side effects of ginkgo biloba include: 1  Nausea. 2  Diarrhea.