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This product may have the following benefits
may be helpful to symptoms of the
following:
- Poor circulation
- Cold hands and feet
- Raynaud's Disease
- Chilblains
- Prevention and recovery from
strokes
- Poor short term memory
- Senile dementia
- Tinnitus/dizziness
The Ginkgo tree is probably the world's
oldest species of tree. Its medicinal use can be traced to the oldest
Chinese Materia Medica dating back to around 3,000 BC.
Traditional Chinese medicine describes the ability of Ginkgo leaves to
'benefit the brain'.
Today, Ginkgo extracts are among the
most widely prescribed phytomedicines in both Germany and
France.
Mode of Action:
- Inhibits platelet aggregation
- Antioxidant
- Stabilises cell membranes
- Improves oxygen and glucose
utilisation by the tissues
- Reduces arteriolar spasm
There are a number of compounds which
may be isolated from Ginkgo Biloba.
Terpenes account for about 6% of Ginkgo
extracts and exist as ginkgolides and bilobalides. These substances
increase arterial blood supply, especially to the brain, enhancing
tissue utilisation of oxygen and glucose.
Effective brain function requires a
large amount of energy, which is dependent on a constant supply of
glucose and oxygen. If the circulation to the brain is impeded, a
chain reaction is triggered which may eventually lead to cell and
tissue damage and even the death of these structures.
Ginkgolides inhibit a substance called
platelet activating factor (PAF), which is responsible for platelet
aggregation and clot formation. PAF is also involved in many
inflammatory and allergic reactions which cause arteriolar spasm and
reduce blood supply.
This substance has also recently been
implicated in acute asthmatic attacks and it has been suggested by
some clinicians that Ginkgo may be of benefit to asthmatics.
Other constituents of Ginkgo which have
significant action include the flavonoid compounds.
Cell membranes contain unsaturated
fatty acids which are susceptible to attack by free radicals. Ginkgo
has been found to have antioxidant activity, being a free radical
scavenger, protecting cells from damage. Cells of the central nervous
system are particularly vulnerable to the effects of free radicals as
they contain a higher proportion of cell membranes.
Ginkgo has been extensively studied in
both laboratory and clinical trials. It is of great interest to note
that the whole extract of the plant is more active than the individual
components. This implies a high degree of synergy between the various
chemical components, and supports one of the fundamental principles of
Phytotherapy.
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
Any references, studies or testimonials on this website do not imply
that similar results will happen with your use of products referred to.
Our web pages are not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as
a diagnosis for specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to
eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or complications. We make
no medical claims as to the benefits of any of the products to improve
medical conditions.
We always recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary
medical advisor, particularly if you have an existing medical condition,
and that you do not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding
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