Question:
Does ginkgo biloba help decrease my tinnitus (ringing in the ear) symptoms more than a placebo pill?
Answer:
No
MedHead Confidence Score: 4
Amount Saved: $40 cost for 3 months of ginkgo biloba capsules
MedHead Message:
Ginkgo biloba underwent a Cochrane research and was noted to not improve subjective ringing in the ear problems more than a placebo. We’ll keep an eye on this one as some people swear by it. Interestingly, there was a slight improvement in tinnitus symptoms in those suffering from underlying dementia.
References:
1. Hilton MP, Zimmermann EF, Hunt WT. Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003852. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003852.pub3. 2. Coellho, C et.al. A review of randomized clinical trials in tinnitus. Laryngoscope. 1999 Aug;109(8):1202-11.
