Gingko is perhaps the most studied of all the herbs. From the treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia to erectile disfunction ginkgo seams to have an effect and a place in modern medicine. The best part is it is an herb and not a chemical compound that has so many side effects that are worse for you than what they cure.
ginko.jpg”>The ginkgo tree produces a fruit that is not edible. Inside the fruit are seeds that are poisonous to us humans. Most of the studies going on concentrate on the gingko leaves as that is where the healing properties are centered. Two types of chemicals are found in the ginkgo leaves, flavonoids and terpenoids, both of which are said to be very high antioxidants carriers which are becoming more important to our health every day as research is discovering.
One area showing great promise is increasing the blood flow to the brain which combats the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Due to this antioxidant supply it is thought that ginkgo can be used to improve cognitive functions such as thinking, memory and of course learning. It is a fighter of depression and helps with daily living and social behaviors.
Doctors routinely recommend ginkgo for the treatment of altitude sickness, asthma, disorientation, depression, erectile dysfunction, headaches and high blood pressure. It can also reduce the side effects of osteoporosis, menopause and cardiovascular disease.
Ginkgo is not fast acting as it usually takes at least a month to six weeks before you see any results. Ginkgo Biloba is one of those herbs that I suggest that you give consideration to taking on a daily basis to help with the stresses of daily living.
