Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo; Japanese Silver Apricot; Kew Tree; Maidenhair Tree; Yinhsing

... Increasing amounts of evidence show that herbal products made from ginkgo leaves may help to relieve a condition known as cerebral insufficiency, which is a decrease in the blood supply to the brain. Frequently associated with aging, cerebral insufficiency may cause confusion, dementia, hearing problems, and memory loss. Dementia is an increasing deficiency in thought processes caused by brain damage or disease. Chemicals in ginkgo leaves are known to thin the blood and they may also normalize muscle tone in blood vessel walls. Both of these effects may improve blood flow to the brain, thereby increasing oxygen and possibly relieving conditions associated with poor blood flow. Additionally, in laboratory studies, ginkgo leaf preparations seemed to prevent cell destruction caused by beta-amyloid proteins, which are chemicals thought to be involved in causing Alzheimer’s disease. This effect needs further study to determine its potential. Whether supplementation with ginkgo leaf extract may improve memory and thinking for individuals without cognitive impairment has not been proven. ...

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