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Good for increased blood circulation --- allergies, Alzheimer's disease, impairment of memory, asthma, bronchitis, headache, premenstrual syndrome, sinusitis, depression, weakness of the heart, lack of concentration, haemorrhage, varicose veins, Raynauds disease, senile dementia, stroke, tinnitus, vertigo. Product Description :
Ginkgo biloba, known as the maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest trees on earth, once part of the flora of the mesozoic period. Ginkgo leaves, fresh or dry, and seeds, separate from the outer layer of the fruit are used medicinally. Ginkgo has remarkable healing properties that have been recorded as far back as 2800bc in the oldest Chinese materia medica. The leaf extract has been used in Asia for thousands of years to treat allergies, asthma and bronchitis. It is also valued in Chinese medicine as a heart tonic, helpful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. Ginkgo was first introduced to Europe in 1730 and to north America 1784 where it was planted as an exotic garden ornamental neat Philadelphia.
Ginkgo medicinal extracts are the primary prescription medicines used in France and Germany.
Ginkgo acts to increase blood flow throughout the body, particularly cerebral blood flow. Overall mental awareness is improved, manifesting the results in improved memory, reasoning and concentration. It acts as a circulatory system tonic, stimulating greater tone in the venous system. The herb is a used and proven remedy for numerous diseases caused by restricted blood flow. European physicians prescribe the extract for treatment of
raynaud's disease, a condition of impaired circulation to the fingers. It is also recommended to treat intermittent claudication, a circulatory condition that results in painful cramping of the calf muscles in the leg that impairs the ability to walk. German herbalists recommend ingesting the extract for treatment of leg ulcers and large doses are used to treat varicose veins. Ginkgo is widely recommended in Europe for the treatment of stroke. The dried leaf extract may also act to prevent hemorrhagic stroke by strengthening the blood capillaries throughout the body. In studies of patients with atherosclerotic clogging of the penile artery, long term therapy with ginkgo extract has provided significant improvement in erectile function. Ginkgo extract also acts to eliminate damaging free radicals in the body and has been shown to be effective in treatment of premenstrual syndrome, relieving tender and painful breasts.
Ginkgo extract is believed to benefit the elderly. This ancient herb is believed by some to enhance oxygen utilisation and thus improve memory, concentration and other mental faculties. In 2002, studies suggested that although ginkgo does have positive effects on dementia, its effects on age related memory loss and tinnitus ringing in the ears are not scientifically proven. The herbal extract has also been shown to improve long distance vision and may reverse damage to the retina of the eye. Studies have also demonstrated its value in the treatment of depression in elderly persons.
The ginkgo extract may provide relief for persons with headache, sinusitis and vertigo. Composition : Each 500 mg capsule contains:
| Scientific Name |
Common Name |
English Name |
Quantity |
| Ginkgo biloba leaf extract | | Maidenhair Tree | 500 mg | |
Dosage
1 capsule once daily. A period of at least 12 weeks of use may be required before the beneficial results are evident.
Contra-indications
Should not be taken during pregnancy
side effects
None
dietary advice
None
Precautions
None
Do not take more than the recommended daily dose.
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Ginkgo Biloba Capsules
