European scientists are urging for curbs on the use of Ginkgo biloba, a herbal medication, owing to health worries.

In a fresh statement, they mention growing scientific facts that Ginkgo may raise the threat of seizures in people suffering from epilepsy and could lessen the potency of anti-seizure medicines.

The report published in the Journal of 'Natural Products' also hints that the herb may have harmful effects in other people after eating raw or roasted Ginkgo seed or drinking tea prepared from Ginkgo leaves.

In a declaration, University of Bonn researchers Eckhard Leistner and Christel Drewke say, "It is therefore important that the large number of ginkgo biloba product users and their health care providers be made aware of these risks, in order to enable them to make informed decisions."

Ginkgo biloba is sold in the form of tablets, tea and other products in order to deal with a wide range of health troubles.

A few of its touted advantages comprise addressing Alzheimer's problem and other amnesia, depressive disorder, headache, irritable bladder, alcoholic abuse, blockages in blood vessels, poor concentration and faintness.

Fears regarding Ginkgo circle around a toxic chemical compound called ginkgotoxin.

Scientists evaluated reports on the herbaceous plant and discovered 10 reports showing that people with epilepsy who take Ginkgo products confront an increased risk of seizures. Lab tests also indicated that ginkgotoxin seems to change a chemical signaling lane in ways that may cause epileptic seizures.

Additional proof expressed that Ginkgo can interact with anti-seizure medicines and lessen their usefulness.