GInko Biloba Benefits
Ginko Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living tree species, dating
back over 300 million years. Individual trees can live for over
1,000 years. Ginkgo Biliboa is the best selling herbal product
in the world. It is an extract from the green leaves of the
Ginkgo tree which is native to Asia, however, is grown
worldwide. The active ingredients in the extract are the
Ginkgoflavoneglycos, Bilobalide, and terpenelactones including
ginkgolides A, B and C. In Asia, ginkgo tree extracts have been
used for over 5,000 years to treat cardiovascular problems as
well as lung disorders.
Ginkgo's most powerful effect is on the circulating system.
Ginkgo flavenoids directly dilate the smallest segment of the
circulating system, the micro-capillaries, which increase both
blood circulation and oxygen levels in the brain as well as in
other critical organ tissues. Ginkgo also prevents platelet
aggregation or clumping inside the arterial walls. This
increases arterial wall strength and flexibility and decreases
the opportunity for the formation of arteriosclerostic plague.
Since ginkgo increases oxygen flow to the brain and enhances the
brains uptake and utilization of glucose it also is being
researched for its role in the senility, forgetfulness,
headaches and Alzheimer's disease and its role in improving
alertness, memory and mental performance. Recent studies
indicate that some patients exhibiting the symptoms of these
ailments enjoyed marginal improvement in cognitive abilities
after using Ginko. In addition to the benefits provided to the
brain by Ginko, it has been shown that Ginko can also help
reduce the frequency and intensity of depression.
Related to circulatory improvement, German researchers have
also been studying ginkgo as a treatment for atheroclerotic
peripheral vascular disease. This disease impairs walking and
ginkgo has been shown to help blood flow to the legs allowing
people to walk further with far less pain. Ginkgo is a highly
important antioxidant shown to have a special affinity for
scavenging the superoxide radicals.
Benefits
* Increases circulation to the brain and lower extremities
* Treats senile conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
* Treats loss of concentration and emotional fatigue in the
elderly
* Treats hardening of the arteries
* Treats depression
* Treats allergies
* May treat tinnitus and vertigo
* May reduce vision loss due to aging
* May reduce symptoms associated with Raynaud's disease
* Possible assistance in the treatment of peripheral vascular
disease