Facts about Gingko Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba, a very popular herb, has been in the Chinese medicine arsenal for hundreds of years. It was first discovered by a German scientist in Japan in 1690.
Ginkgo’s major health contributor, is it’s ability to enhance blood flow to the brain. Needless to say, it’s become well known for it’s support with memory retention.
Additional uses for Ginkgo:
- Gingko Biloba has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant
- The intake of Gingko Biloba can have positive effects on the central nervous and circulatory systems
- It helps maintain healthy cells
- The progression of Alzheimer’s disease may be slowed by Gingko Biloba.
- It can help lessen the effects of depression, especially in the senior population
- Gingko Biloba may act to slow the pace of macular degeneration
- It may be helpful as a treatment for poor vision that accompanies cataracts
- The extract of Gingko Biloba shows promise in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
*If you suffer from high blood pressure, Gingko Biloba is contraindicated.
Gingko is a wonderful herb and even though it is available over the counter, we always recommend working with a licensed herbalist to ensure there’s no conflict between other herbs, supplements and prescription medications. Feel free to reach out for support.
