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People with epilepsy should be warned that using a popular herbal remedy may increase the risk of seizures, researchers say.
German scientists, writing in the Journal of Natural Products, said they had found 10 written reports of seizures linked to ginkgo biloba.
Ginkgo biloba's epilepsy seizures warning
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They said they were convinced the herb could have a "detrimental effect".
A leading UK epilepsy charity said the evidence was not yet compelling, although it said care was needed.
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