Explore : the journal of science and healing
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Ginkgo biloba extract is widely used in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke in China. The Cochrane Re-view authors aimed to assess the evidence from randomized controlled trials and quasirandomized controlled trials on the use of Ginkgo biloba extract in acute ischemic stroke. ⋯ There was no convincing evidence from trials of sufficient methodological quality to support the routine use of Ginkgo biloba extract to promote recovery after stroke. High-quality and large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to test its efficacy.