Ginkgo Supplementation: Uses, Effectiveness, and Safety

Course overview

When nurses are knowledgeable about gingko supplements they can assist patients in the appropriate use of these products to achieve better health. However, the first step is to get to know the plant and its history. Medicinal plants in common use typically have multiple uses, and the people who know those plants and their uses have many stories to tell their nurses. The second step in providing care is to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and the public, who through their stories of use over time, can help build the knowledge base for safe and effective use of medicinal plants. This course will explain how nurses can incorporate multiple forms of evidence in the care of patients who are considering ginkgo for self-care.