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| Ginkgo Biloba |
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The leaves
of the Ginkgo tree are reputed in the Orient to "benefit the brain," by
improving memory and the ability to concentrate. It is now known that Ginkgo
biloba improves oxygen supplies to the brain and promotes circulation to many
other organs. It is also traditionally used to strengthen the heart, lungs,
skin and genital organs in both men and women. |
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More Information: Other Common Names Ginkgo Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs 188 Pharmaceutical Latin Folium Ginkgo Pinyin Yin Xin Ye (leaf) and Yin Xin Huang Tong (Ginkgo biloba glycoside) Treasures Qi Treasure Rating **** Atmospheric Energy Primary Functions To promote longevity, antioxidant, free radical scavenger Qualities Ginkgo biloba is believed to be the oldest living species of tree, dating back nearly 200 million years. The tree itself is capable of a very long life, and individual trees have been reported to have lived over 1000 years. Ginkgo seed (sometimes called Ginkgo nut) has long been used in Chinese herbalism to clear the lungs of phlegm. It is mildly toxic, but is sometimes used in Chinese cooking in small quantities. However, the leaf has not been a standard herb in Chinese herbalism until the past decade. But with the advent and popularization of antioxidant theory in recent years, Ginkgo has rapidly become one of the most widely used health supplements in the world. It first gained wide acceptance in Japan and Germany, and has since become very poplar in America, Europe, Australia, and in many other countries. Ginkgo is now one of the most thoroughly studied herbs in the world. European and Japanese researchers took special interest in Ginkgo's antioxidant properties and have studied its therapeutic activity quite thoroughly. Ginkgo biloba contains flavone-glycosides, including quercetin and proanthocyanidins, which are extremely potent and effective antioxidants. In fact, it is the standardized, high potency extract of Ginkgo that is most commonly sold in the marketplace. Extracts standardized to 24% flavone-glycosides are very common at the present time, although there are more highly purified products available with as much as 40% flavone-glycosides present. These ginkgoflavoneglycosides have powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenging capability. They are considered to be anti-aging agents. Another component of Ginkgo biloba is the terpene fraction, which consists of ginkgolides and bilobalides. These components have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. They also reduce the stickiness of the blood by inhibiting the Platelet Activating Factor, which causes platelets to stick together, reducing the flow of blood circulation. Ginkgo biloba has gained incredible acceptance as a mind tonic. Since it has been determined that Ginkgo increases blood circulation in the brain, it has been accepted as a treatment for memory loss and poor concentration. It is even being used for more serious problems such as cerebral vascular insufficiency, senility, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, and peripheral vascular problems including numbness, impotence and Raynaud's syndrome. It is being used clinically for hemorrhoids, inflammation, migraines, allergies and asthma. Primary Combinations Ginkgo leaf is not a traditional tonic herb and therefor does not have traditional combinations. It is primarily taken alone or in combination with other antioxidants and nutrients. Combine with: 1. Gynostemma, Green tea and Astragalus to accentuate its antioxidant activity Varieties and Grading Different producers of standardized Ginkgo biloba extracts use different proprietary technologies to produce their products. Read the literature to determine which is the best. Generally, ones that have proof that they do not use chemical agents other than water and alcohol to extract the product are the safest. Some brands have been found to have large amounts of chemical residues present. European brands have been the biggest culprits in this regard. Chinese and Japanese extractors tend to use just water and alcohol. And, you might as well know that there are brands that have higher percentages of the active components---as high as 40% ginkgoflavoneglycosides. Shop around. Contraindications Ginkgo is reported to be non-toxic. Back to Top |
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