The Ginkgo biloba or Japanese walnut tree, originally from Central China, is the oldest living tree species on earth (about 300 million years). The (standardized) extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba has various health-promoting effects. Most extracts are standardized on 24% flavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones. However, Ginkgo contains a broad spectrum of active ingredients and other extracts can also be very valuable.
In traditional Chinese medicine ginkgo leaf has been used for more than 5,000 years to support health. It strengthens the antioxidant defense, supports (micro) circulation throughout the body, helps to keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, is beneficial for brain function and state of mind, supports the condition of the eyes and ears and protects healthy cells and tissues. Ginkgo biloba increases mental and physical vitality and protects against aging symptoms.
Indications
There are many many benefits from Ginko Biloba.
Just to sum up a few, here is a list of all issues they may be beneficial too.
- General aging
- Neurodegenerative diseases (dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease)
- Improve thinking ability (concentration, alertness, speed information processing)
- Stress, dejection
- Fear (generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with anxiety)
- Schizophrenia
- ADD / ADHD, dyslexia
- Improve (micro) circulation
- Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Pain (by inflammation)
- Asthma bronchial
- Middle ear infection (prevention of hearing loss due to labyrinthitis)
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Dizziness
- Eye disorders (glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataract)
- Support liver toxicity
- Protection against (radioactive, electromagnetic) radiation
- Altitude sickness
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Vitiligo
Contraindications
Use of ginkgo extract during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Due to its blood-thinning effect, it is recommended to discontinue the use of ginkgo extract one week prior to surgery.
Use advice
General maintenance dose: 120-240 mg / day
General therapeutic dose: 120-600 mg / day
Improve thinking power: 180-360 mg / day
Anxiety: 240-480 mg / day
Poor sleep and difficulty thinking through depression: 240 mg / day
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