Ginkgo biloba one of the oldest living tree species works with two groups of active substances; the terpene lactones and the flavonoids including ginkgolides A, B, and C, bilobalide, quercetin and kaempferol. Leaves used traditionally in cardiac and vascular support, related actions in part do to the antioxidant and "vitamin P" activity in the flavonoid contents of quercetin, proanthocyanidins, isorhamnetin and luteolin, from the turpenes ginkgolide and bilobalide. May inhibit water retention, enhance cellular energies, help oxygenate the blood, prevent clotting, and improve brain functions, memory retention and boosts neurotransmission. May help with depression and asthma. Improves cerebral and peripheral circulation by reducing blood viscosity, oxygenation and blood flow. Aids in glucose utilization utilization where adequate concentrations of glucose fuels the brain with energy. The breakdown of glucose increases energy and the burning of fat. A proven free radical scavenger and antioxidant and improves overall blood circulation. May be effective in impotency due to arterial insufficiency.
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Ginkgo biloba was recommended for memory loss in the elderly as well as respiratory tract ailments. Ginkgo has proven to be a particularly valuable geriatric drug, because of its ability to increase blood flow to the brain and throughout the body. Benefits of enhanced circulation in the brain include improved short and long-term memory, increased reaction time and improved mental clarity.
Ginkgo biloba is best known for boosting mental power, the leaf extract is used to treat impotence in men, increasing the body's ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.
In Studies: Ginkgo biloba was reported to lower ovarian cancer risk, according to US research at the Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston. In the study of 1,240 (600 with ovarian cancer, and 640 healthy “control” subjects), women who took ginkgo biloba supplements had a 60% lower risk of ovarian cancer.
History: Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living tree species; individual trees live as long as 1000 years. Chinese herbalists have been using the fan-shaped leaves of the ginkgo tree for more than five thousands years.
Commonly, Traditionally or known to help or used for: Ginkgo biloba improves circulation to the brain. Ginkgo biloba elevates the mood for those depressed.
Promotes the flow of blood to the brain and help increase mental alertness in elderly people.
May help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Effective in the treatment of migraine headaches.
May help reverse deafness caused by reduced blood flow to the nerves involved in hearing.
Aids in the treatment of insufficient circulation and complications from stroke
May help control the transformation of cholesterol to plaque and hypertension.
May be effective in treating erectile dysfunction due to lack of blood flow
Helps relieve tension and anxiety.
Contains powerful antioxidant properties and is useful in fighting age related conditions.
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