Ginkgo study: She may not remember last night, but she enjoyed it

Last summer, a small study showed that the herbal extract ginkgo biloba – promoted as a memory aid – failed to improve memory or concentration in elderly adults.

Now a University of Texas researcher is testing gingko as a treatment for women who experience sexual problems as a side effect of taking anti-depressants.

The study, federally funded through the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is recruiting participants in the Austin, Texas, area.

The scientific reasoning behind the study is that ginkgo increases peripheral blood flow and relaxes smooth muscle tissue. Results won’t be known until next year.