| Leaves of ginkgo are the ones having medicinal | | | | the southern region and France, their branches are |
| qualities and their main constituents are ginkgolide | | | | cut from young trees and the leaves removed for |
| terpenes and flavonoids - antioxidants that | | | | further use in tinctures, dry extracts and other |
| strengthen the blood vessels and improve the | | | | pharmaceutical products. |
| circulation. | | | | Tincture - You may take 20 drops of tincture (ratio |
| Terpenoids (such as ginkgolides) improve blood flow | | | | of 1:4 in 25% alcohol) in a glass of water up to three |
| by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness | | | | times in a day, preferably before meals. |
| of platelets. These particular traits of ginkgo are | | | | Dry extract - Similar effect can be achieved by |
| specifically useful in treating two age old diseases - | | | | taking approx. 100mg of ginkgo's dry extract in the |
| one related to memory loss and another called | | | | same way. |
| acrocyanosis, in which there is a permanent bruising | | | | Precautions |
| on the hands and feet. | | | | - Ginkgo is a very safe herb, but its overdose may |
| In effect, ginkgo is being used to treat memory loss | | | | cause stomach upsets or/and dizziness. In certain |
| for more than 5000 years in China. It achieves this | | | | cases, people have reported headaches and skin |
| by counteracting the declining mental faculties. It not | | | | reactions too. |
| only improves concentration and memory but also | | | | - Children, pregnant and breastfeeding women should |
| reduces mood swings and apathy. This effect is got | | | | best avoid ginkgo bases preparations. |
| as the active constituents of ginkgo fight against the | | | | - As is the case with other drug mixing cases, care |
| age related deterioration of blood vessels in the brain. | | | | should be taken while taking ginkgo if you are already |
| These constituents also reduce the bleeding in the | | | | on another anticoagulants or blood-thinning drugs. |
| capillaries and give strength to the veins thereby | | | | - Ginkgo use should be discontinued at least 36 hours |
| helping in acrocyanosis. | | | | prior to surgery due to the risk of bleeding |
| Ginkgo Biloba is excellent for a number of cerebral | | | | complications. |
| and circulatory disorders. It is probably the most | | | | - Do not ingest Ginkgo biloba fruit or seed |
| widely-used herb for tinnitus and many sufferers | | | | Actually, one should always try & buy |
| swear by this natural ingredient. | | | | supplements from reputable companies which |
| Chinese researches have shown the usefulness of | | | | manufacture their products in an FDA registered, |
| ginkgo in treating asthma and atherosclerosis as well. | | | | GMP ( Good manufacturing Practices) compliant |
| Herbalists have also been prescribing ginkgo in cases | | | | facility and adhere to Full Spectrum Approach of |
| related to erectile dysfunction, impotence and female | | | | extractions and having its ingredients (if homeopathic) |
| libido. | | | | registered with Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the |
| Preparation and dosage | | | | United States (HPUS). |
| Extensively grown and used in United States, specially | | | | |