Properties: helps reduce blood hypertension, is
lipid-lowering, enhances blood flow, diminshes damage to the brain cells
due to oxygen shortage, blocks free radicals, improves memory.
Contents: Ginkgo biloba
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Ginko biloba improves memory and brain function and helps to
preserve general health and vitality. Research and clinical
studies show promise for the use of Ginkgo biloba extracts for
improving memory and helping with some of the symptoms of
Alzheimers disease.
The remarkable effects of
ginkgo biloba on brain function and circulation have made this venerable
tree one of the most extensively studied and widely used botanicals in
the world. Millions of Americans and Europeans now enjoy the benefits of
ginkgo for memory, cognitive function, circulatory disorders, and
conditions of the eyes and ears. No other known circulation enhancer,
natural or synthetic, can increase blood flow not only to healthy areas
of the brain, but also to areas already damaged by disease. In addition,
ginkgo's powerful antioxidant effects have earned it an international
reputation as an "anti-aging" herb among young and old alike.
Gingko Biloba has been used
in TCM to improve the heart and lungs function, to relieve coughs,
asthma, and allergic inflammations. Scientists think this function,
along with a potential ability to dilate blood vessels, accounts for its
record of use in treating asthma in China for thousands of years. Ginkgo
biloba leaves extract has been shown to dilate blood vessels, and
improve cognitive function. Ginkgo has been extensively researched for
its possible benefits to the elderly. Studies indicate ginkgo has the
ability to increase circulation which can lead to enhanced memory.Ginkgo
is a powerful antioxidant and contributes to the oxidation of free
radicals which are believed to contribute to premature aging.
Antioxidants also protect the eyes, cardiovascular system and central
nervous system. It may also help control the transformation of
cholesterol to plaque associated with the hardening of arteries.
Gingko biloba's beneficial effect on improving blood circulation may
have positive benefits for sexual dysfunction. In one open clinical
trial involving 60 patients having erectile dysfunction, 50% of the
patients regained potency after six months of treatment with Ginkgo
Biloba. Ginkgo is slow acting, taking four to eight weeks before
benefits may be noticed. Improvements are gradual, but continue for up
to a year or more.
Ginkgo and
Cerebral Brain Disorder Research
In a multicenter,
double-blind, Ginkgo
versus placebo trial involving 166 patients, Ginkgo biloba
extract is found to be effective against cerebral disorders
due to aging 3 months after treatment and continued to
increase during the following months. Taillandier J, Ammar A,
Rabourdin JP, Ribeyre JP, Pichon J, Niddam S, Pierart H.Presse Med. 1986
Sep 25;15(31):1583-7. French.
Ginkgo improves
Cognitive Function
Ginkgo
biloba extract has been reputed to ameliorate cognitive
decline in the elderly and slow cognitive deterioration in
patients with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Ginkgo
remains as one of the most popular plant extracts to
alleviate symptoms associated with a range of cognitive
disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and
age-related amnesic conditions. Ginkgo is known to contain a
range of chemically active components that have antagonistic
effects on platelet-activating factor, free-radical
scavenging activity (antioxidant) and direct effects on the
cholinergic neurotransmitter system. In a 30-day randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in which 61
participants were administered with various
neuropsychological tests before and after treatment.
Statistical analysis indicated significant improvements in
speed of information processing working memory and executive
processing attributable to the Ginkgo Biloba Extract.
Stough C, Clarke J,
Lloyd J, Nathan PJ.
Int J Neuropsychopharmacol.
2001 Jun;4(2):131-4.
Ginkgo reduces
oxidative free radicals in Alzheimer's disease
The role of amyloid
beta-peptide (Abeta) in the free-radical oxidative-stress
model of neurotoxicity in Alzheimer's disease (AD) has
received much attention recently. Treatment of the cells
with Ginkgo biloba extract significantly reduce the levels
of hydrogen peroxide related reactive oxygen species. Among
the Ginkgo active components tested, kaempferol and
quercetin provided maximum attenuation. Smith JV, Luo Y.
J Alzheimers Dis.
2003 Aug;5(4):287-300. Top
Gingko reduces
Leg Pain associated with Intermittent Claudication
Because of its
effects on the circulatory system, ginkgo may also ease the
leg pain that arises from intermittent claudication and
similar disorders. One study even found that ginkgo
performed as well as a leading prescription medication for
treating intermittent claudication.
Ginkgo improves
Antidepressant-induced Sexual Dysfunction
Ginkgo has also
been used to treat impotence, especially when associated
with antidepressant therapy. In an open trial ginkgo biloba
was found to be 84% effective in treating
antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction predominantly
caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, N
= 63). Women (n = 33) were more responsive to the sexually
enhancing effects of ginkgo biloba than men (N = 30), with
relative success rates of 91% versus 76%. Ginkgo biloba
generally had a positive effect on all 4 phases of the
sexual response cycle: desire, excitement (erection and
lubrication), orgasm, and resolution (afterglow). Patients
exhibited sexual dysfunction secondary to a variety of
antidepressant medications including selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs), serotonin and nonrepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs) monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs),
and tricyclics. Dosages of ginkgo biloba extract ranged from
60 mg qd to 120 mg bid (average = 209mg/d).
Ginkgo as
Antioxidant
Ginkgo is an
antioxidant, giving it the ability to help rid the body of
free radicals and thus lessen the risk of chronic
degenerative diseases. Also due to the antioxidant activity
of ginkgo, it may help treat macular degeneration and
decrease the damaging effects of radiation, chemotherapy,
and certain medications. Enhanced cell death and elevated
levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a major role in
aging. Several neurodegenerative diseases are associated
with increased oxidative stress and cell death in neuronal
tissue. Antioxidative treatment has neuro-protective
effects. Mice were treated daily with 100 mg/kg Ginkgo
Extract for two weeks showed significant reduction in ROS
induced cell death.
Ginkgo biloba Indication
Symptomatic treatment of
mild to moderate cerebrovascular insufficiency (demential
syndrome in primary degenerative dementia, vascular dementia
and mixed rorms of both) with the following symptoms:
memory deficit
disturbance in
concentration, depressive emotion condition
dizziness and headache
Improve pain-free walking
distance in people with peripheral arterial occlusive
disease, i.e. intermittent claudication, Raynaud's disease,
acrocyanosis and post-phlebitis syndrome
Treatment of inner-ear
disorders, i.e. tinnitus and vertigo of vascular and
involutive origin
Ginkgo Supplement Health Benefits:
Ginkgo biloba improves capillary
circulation and acts as a blood thinner, which improves
circulation to all of the tissues and organs such as the brain
and heart.
Ginkgo biloba interferes with PAF
(platelet activating factor) which has been shown to possibly
cause asthma, heart disease, hearing disorders and skin
disorders like psoriasis.
Ginkgo biloba helps stop the damage to our
organs and tissues by free radicals. It is a good antioxidant
and free radical scavenger.
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