Difference between revisions of "Ginkgo Biloba"
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| + | *Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species. The extract of ginkgo leaves is used medicinally in North America, where it's one of the most popular medicinal herbs, and many other countries around the world. In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds of the ginkgo tree are used. | ||
==Special Precautions of Ginkgo== | ==Special Precautions of Ginkgo== | ||
Especially for individuals with blood circulation disorders and those taking anti-coagulants such as aspirin - best thing to do is to consult with your doctor before using any. | Especially for individuals with blood circulation disorders and those taking anti-coagulants such as aspirin - best thing to do is to consult with your doctor before using any. | ||
Revision as of 03:14, 4 November 2011
- Alternate names: Maidenhair tree, Kew tree, Japanese silver apricot
- Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species. The extract of ginkgo leaves is used medicinally in North America, where it's one of the most popular medicinal herbs, and many other countries around the world. In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds of the ginkgo tree are used.
Special Precautions of Ginkgo
Especially for individuals with blood circulation disorders and those taking anti-coagulants such as aspirin - best thing to do is to consult with your doctor before using any. Below are some Ginkgo Biloba side effects and cautions:
- Ginkgo biloba can cause some gastrointestinal discomfort and headaches.
- Should not be used if your taking anti-depressant drugs known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) - there could be a negative drug interaction.
- Ginkgo may increase risk of bleeding, and should not be used if you have a clotting disorder.
- Ginkgo Biloba should not be used by pregnant women.
- Other side effects include, headaches, restlessness,diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
The benefits of Ginkgo are
Over the past 30 years, more than 300 studies have show Ginkgo Biloba to provide a host of benefits for the body. Not only does Ginkgo Biloba help improve mental functioning as mentioned above, it also has a long list of other benefits:
- Ginkgo works by increasing blood flow to the brain and throughout the body's network of blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the organ systems.
- It increases metabolism efficiency, regulates neurotransmitters, and boosts oxygen levels in the brain which uses 20% of the body's oxygen.
- Ginkgo may also help control the transformation of cholesterol to plaque associated with the hardening of arteries,and can relax constricted blood vessels.
- Benefits of enhanced circulation in the brain include improved short and long term memory, increased reaction time and improved mental clarity.
- Ginkgo has been shown to be a supportive herb for treating infertility in males or impotence.
- Ginkgo Biloba also helps prevent damage to your organs from free radicals, and also blocks the platelet activating factor which causes some skin disorders such as psoriasis</li>
- Ginkgo Biloba's beneficial effects on the circulatory system also helps in the treatment of eye and ear disorders.
