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HERBAL ANTIOXIDANT OVERVIEW
Ginkgo biloba is a powerful antioxidant herb that is best known for its ability to enhance circulation. It has powerful antioxidant effects in the brain, retina, and cardiovascular system. It is well known for its ability to enhance circulation, and a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that it has a measurable effect on dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease and people recovering from strokes. It has the ability to squeeze through even the narrowest of blood vessels to increase the supply of oxygen to the heart, brain, and all other body parts. This aids in mental functioning (ginkgo biloba is known as the "smart herb") and helps to relieve muscle pain. Ginkgo biloba also lowers blood pressure, inhibits blood clotting, and has anti-aging properties.
Ginkgo Biloba has also been used to treat hearing problems, impotence, and macular degeneration.
DESCRIPTION
Ginkgo is one of the oldest living species on earth and has a deep family history dating back roughly 200 million years. This species is a relative newcomer to the herbal medicine scene and its first thorough study was conducted in 1997. It studies went on to find that Gingko helps improve the short-term memory of early diagnosed Alzheimer disease. The researchers concluded that this herb is relatively safe when taken appropriately and that it improved overall cognitive performance. Ginkgo has a mild blood thinning effect and helps overall cerebral circulation carrying vital oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Today Ginkgo is used liberally to improve both long-term and short-term memory, enhance concentration, mental alertness, very mild mood disorders and as a preliminary and lifelong supplement against Alzheimer's.
Several key flavonoids including quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetine. Also contains sufficient amounts of glycosides, non-flavonoid terpenes, carotenoids, and ginkolides A, B and C.
CAUTIONS
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care provider or your midwife before taking this product.
Ginkgo biloba extracts are relatively considered safe and free of side effects. In isolated cases, very large doses may lead to gastrointestinal upset which may include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, which can be controlled by reducing the amount consumed.
Ginkgo is a blood-thinning herb and it is not recommended to be taken while on blood thinning (anti-coagulant) medications. If you are using prescription anticoagulant medication or if you use over-the-counter pain killers regularly, you should consult with a health care provider before using gingko biloba, as the combination may result in internal bleeding.
Fruit is mildly toxic.
PART USED:
Western herbal medicine uses the leaves either cut or whole and Eastern (Chinese) herbal medicine utilize the fruit, however the fruit is mildly toxic and applied for different ailments other than those described here. It is best to stick with the leaves unless you have been trained to use the fruit.
Plants & Harvesting Information:
Research has shown that it is safe in controlled environments and readily available across all international markets. The Gingko tree is a hearty species and it is recommended that one grows their own and utilize fresh picked leaves in early fall just when the colors begin to change golden.
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Modern research has confirmed that the ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones do indeed produce these results, increasing circulation to the brain and other parts of the body as well as exerting a protective action on nerve cells.
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Ginkgo Biloba Herb Tea is used to improve cerebral vascular flow and oxygenation, and to enhance memory, mental clarity and alertness.
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Preliminary studies show that Gingko Leaf is helpful in ordinary age-related memory loss as well.
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Backed by over 35 years of extensive research, including over 400 published scientific and clinical studies, Nature's Way Ginkgold ginkgo biloba extract has been proven to support healthy circulation to the brain as well as the extremities.
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Brain Elevate Formula is scientifically formulated to provide maximum support and nourishment to cerebral functions.
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Irwin Naturals Advanced Ginkgo Smart combines botanical extracts and phytonutrients to support memory, mental clarity, concentration, alertness and focus.
Memory Formula #2 Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
The Memory Formula helps with Meniere's Syndrome, increases vitality and circulation in the brain.
Memory Vitamin, California Natural, 60 Tabs
A synergistic blend of Vitamins, Ginkgo Biloba, amino acids and minerals combined for the best memory enhancement ever. Helps improve the chemistry of the memory pathways in the brain as well as your health.
Nature's Way Ginkgold Eyes Plus, 20 mg of Lutein, Vegetarian, Eye Supplement, 60 Caps
Nature's Way Ginkgold eye supplement supports visual function and is the only Ginkgo extract shown to stimulate activity in all areas of the brain.
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The Ultra Ginkgo Plus Rhodiola & Eleuthero Endurance Formula combines Tibetan Rhodiola and Eleuthero.
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Ginkgo has been praised for its ability to increase oxygen supply to living tissue - especially the brain - by boosting flood flow.
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