| Ginkgo Biloba
By Charles Silverman
Hello
Welcome back
to another issue of "The Home Made Medicine Newsletter"
In this
issue we will talk about one of the oldest and most important
herbs, Ginkgo
Biloba. After reading the history and benefits of this plant you'll
appreciate
the true potential of Ginkgo Biloba.
So let's get
started !!!
The history.
Ginkgo
is the oldest living tree, it has seen the rise and fall of dinosaurs,
some
scientists call it "the living fossil". During the Triassic period
it was common
in many parts of the world, but it almost vanished completely
during
the Ice Age, surviving only in Asia. Chinese have use Ginkgo for
thousands
of years, (as early as 2800 B.C.E.), and it was so important that
emperors
cultivated the plant as a secret tree within the wall of their
temples.
The Properties.
Sadly,
in America, medicine and health are a big business so the properties
of this
tree are not publicized. Europeans have come to rely on Ginkgo
extract
to treat many illnesses. In Germany and France it's been registered
as a
drug, and it's one of the most commonly prescribed remedies. In
Germany
Ginkgo has been authorized for the treatment of a wide array of
cerebral
problems, ranging from ringing in the ears, to memory loss,
anxiety,
headaches, dizziness and nervousness. It has been approved to
treat
circulatory disorders as well. Latest researches done in Germany
and France
have shown extremely good results using Ginkgo Biloba extract
to treat
Alzheimer's, even reversing the disease when caught early.
The
main property of Ginkgo is its ability to improve circulation
to all parts of
the body, including the brain, this is believed to be a key benefit
to Alzheimer's
and stroke patients. By improving blood flow Ginkgo helps the
body
deliver essential nutrients and oxygen to damaged areas of the
body. Ginkgo
nourishes blood vessels which decreases the chances of heart
attacks
and circulatory problems.
Another
property of Ginkgo is the ability of fight free radicals (see
our previous
Newsletter title Free Radicals and antioxidants). Due to its
antioxidant
characteristics Ginkgo searches for free radicals attacking them
and leaving
harmless molecules in their place.
We need
a change.
In the
United States millions of people have discovered the powerful
benefits
of Ginkgo biloba and are turning to it for the relief of many
conditions
related to aging. Thanks to these advocates, Ginkgo has
become the
third best selling herb in this country. This has raised the attention
of big
laboratories; Realizing the importance of capturing part of this
growing market,
they are starting to investigate and research this tree. Although
they
have been reluctant to do so, because it is almost impossible
to patent
something
that can be grown on anybody's backyard. However in the
future
we might see, mass-produced herbal remedies, manufactured by
these
big labs, and with the complete authorization and support of the
FDA.
The
good news is that herbs like Ginkgo Biloba, will then receive
the credit and
appreciation they deserve, the bad news is that you should expect
a much
higher price.
Dosage.
Ginkgo Biloba
can be taken in capsules, 120-240 mg daily is the
recommended
amount, if taking a standardized dose 40 mg 3 times a day
should
be the proper amount. A tincture can be used and the proper dosage
is 10-15
drops 1-3 times a day.
Side effects.
Like
many herbs, Ginkgo has no dangerous side effects, it is safe during
pregnancy
or lactation. However, some anticoagulant drugs are not
compatible
with Ginkgo and it should be avoided if using drugs like
warfarin.
We hope
you have enjoyed this issue, and that we have shed some light
on this
subject. Next time we will talk about Ginseng, how it helps us
and how to
take advantage of it.
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