Unexplained alveolar hemorrhage associated with Ginkgo and ginseng use

Paul V Carlile

doi:10.1097/LBR.0000000000000150

Unexplained alveolar hemorrhage associated with Ginkgo and ginseng use

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2015 Apr;22(2):170-2. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000150.

Author

Paul V Carlile¹

Affiliation

¹ *Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center †Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

PMID: 25887018
DOI: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000150

Abstract

The author presents a case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a woman consuming Ginkgo biloba extract and ginseng. The patient had no illnesses or exposures that would predispose to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, and an extensive evaluation revealed no etiology. The patient has had no further bleeding since discontinuing Ginkgo biloba extract and ginseng 1 year ago.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Female
Ginkgo biloba / adverse effects*
Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Lung Diseases / chemically induced*
Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Panax / adverse effects*
Plant Extracts / adverse effects*
Radiography

Substances

Plant Extracts