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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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