Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba
Antispasmodic, circulatory stimulant (cerebral), hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, vasodilator.
Single product
Dec. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Ginkgo Biloba, Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree.
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.
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The Ginkgo species was almost destroyed during the Ice Age but survived in China.
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The leaf preparations are used in China to treat circulatory problems.
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Traditional Chinese physicians employed Ginkgo leaves to treat asthma, dizziness, ringing in the ears and chilblains, which is the swelling of the hands and feet from exposure to damp cold.
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The Ginkgo extract is said to cause a dilation of arteries, capillaries and veins.
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Ginkgo supplementation has been found useful in cases of memory loss and impaired cerebral performance.
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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.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990,
Product Status Manual
, Health Canada, 1993;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
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The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
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S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.151
3
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.78.
4
Allain H et al.
Effect of two doses of Ginkgo biloba extract (Egb 761) on the dual coding test in elderly subjects
. Clin Ther 1993; 15:549-58.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
