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10 Health benefits of Ginkgo | Herbal Medicine
THE BENEFITS OF THE USE OF GINKGO BILOBA

Ginkgo biloba, is one of the oldest surviving tree species on earth!

and the most frequently prescribed herbal medicine worldwide.

Ginkgo has many actions, but is most powerful effect is on the circulatory system

1. Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that involves the loss of memory and cognitive functions

Studies have shown that Ginkgo reduces the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s

Ginkgo is more effective when used at the early stages of Alzheimer’s and also in helping to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

The antioxidant properties Ginkgo improves blood circulation and increases oxygen levels in brain tissues.

Ginkgo also increases metabolism and regulates neurotransmitters that are directly related to brain function.

Studies have shown that, ginkgo improves better blood flow to the brain, where it both protects and promotes memory and mental function

2. Cognitive and Memory Improvement

Because Ginkgo increases oxygen flow to the brain, it enhances glucose uptake (boosting brain metabolism and energy),

Ginkgo is often added to nutrition bars, fruit smoothies, and other healthy snacks in order to achieve such results as improving cognitive and memory ability.

3. Vascular Disease or Intermittent Claudication

Vascular diseases are diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain.

As we age our blood vessels narrow and become restricted reducing blood flow to the legs, arms stomach or kidneys.

Poor circulation exposes us to new risks of illness such as haemorrhoids, varicose veins, foot and joint pains

Ginkgo seems to offer the same protection to vascular disorders.

4. Depression and Anxiety

Ginkgo has also been found to help in the treatment of depression and anxiety as it increases oxygen to the brain and helps to stabilize mood and balance serotonin levels

Serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain and systems that controls emotions, behavior and thought.

5. Tinnitus

Ginkgo has also found to be useful in the treatment of Tinnitus

In the United States, an estimated 17 million people have or have had tinnitus to one degree or another.

Tinnitus is a symptom of nerve damage and certain blood vessel disorders.

Many patients taking Ginkgo for tinnitus, claim that it is inexpensive compared to other available treatments and that there are few side effects.

6. Eyesight

Ginkgo can help improve eyesight and can protect your eyes from a serious eye conditions such as Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of eye conditions usually involving increased pressure within the eyeball but does not have to.

The flavnoids in Ginkgo helps to thin blood.

7. Counter Impotence

There have been several studies that have found Ginkgo to be an effective treatment of erectile dysfunction

The main cause of male impotence is poor circulation and impaired blood flow through the penis, which is often the result of atherosclerosis.

Since ginkgo biloba increases blood flow, it’s been found to help up to fifty percent of patients after six months of use.

8. Relief from Asthma Attacks

Asthma is a lung disease in which tightening of the air passages can provoke wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Ginkgo has been used for Asthma in China for a very long time.

In a trial conducted in Belgium, six out to ten children with sever asthma were found to improve “dramatically” within the first three to four days of taking Ginkgo.

Ginkgo is recommended for asthma treatment but not in the case of an acute attack.

9. Reduce the risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

Heart attack is the death of heart muscle due to loss of blood supply.

The loss of blood supply is usually caused by complete blockage of a coronary artery, on the arteries that supplies blood to the heart.

By inhibiting the inappropriate formation of blood clots and increasing overall blood flow and oxygenation, Ginkgo is and ideal herb for preventing and treating heart attack. \

10. Headache, sinusitis, and vertigo

The ginkgo extract may provide relief for persons with headache, sinusitis, and vertigo.

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