GINKGO
Ginkgo Biloba
Properties: Antispasmodic, circulatory stimulant (cerebral),
hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, vasodilator.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Historical Uses:
The Ginkgo is the world's oldest living tree species, and it can
be traced back more than 200 million years.
The Ginkgo species was almost destroyed during the Ice Age but
survived in China.
The leaf preparations are used in China to treat circulatory
problems.
Traditional Chinese physicians employed Ginkgo leaves to treat
asthma, dizziness, ringing
in the ears, and chilblains (swelling of the hands and
feet from exposure to damp cold).
The Ginkgo extract is said to cause a dilation of arteries, capillaries,
and veins.
Ginkgo supplementation has been found useful in cases of memory
loss and impaired cerebral performance.
Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy and by lactating women.
Adverse reactions: Possible
adverse reactions include gastrointestinal upset and headache.
Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three times per day.
