AIM:To observe the clinical effect of Yinxingdamo Injection (extract of Folium ginkgo, Dipyridamole) in the treatment of cerebral infarction. METHODS: 170 cases with acute cerebral infaction were grouped at random. The treatment group (120 cases) was given 20mL of Yinxingdamo Inection in 500mL of 5% Glucose Injection by IV infusion, once a day for 14 days. The control group (50 cases) was given 20mL Compound Danshen Injection in 500mL of 5% Glucose Injection by IV infusion, also once a day for 14 days. RESULTS: The total effective rate of the treatment group was 82.5%. It was higher than that of the control group (62%) ( P