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Rio Health Ginkgo Biloba
50 to 1 concentrate containing 400mg 24% ginkgo
flavon glycosides.
Also available is a superstrength 3000mg version.
May be helpful in
alleviating symptoms as follows:
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About Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is probably one of the best-known
herbs in all of Europe today with perhaps 20 million regular users across the
continent.
The Ginkgo tree, also known as the Maidenhair
Tree, is said to be the oldest plant species on earth; it was widespread at the
time of the dinosaurs 250 million years ago.
It is not vulnerable to fungi, insects or storms.
Indeed, following the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6th
August 1945 a Ginkgo tree, not more than a mile from the point of impact, was
the first of all plants to put out a green shoot, a tender sign of life in that
scarred and scalded earth.
During the last 25 years there have been over 500
scientific studies on the therapeutic use of Ginkgo Biloba. They have generally
concentrated on the ginkgo-flavon-glycosides, for the anti-oxidant effect, and
on the terpine lactones (ginkgolides and bilobalides) which increase
vasodilation and protect nerve cells. Their effect is greater peripheral blood
flow in capillary vessels and end-arteries. Although many benefits of Ginkgo
Biloba are, like Nature herself, slow-acting, one paper showed that, within as
little as one hour after taking the herb, there was a significant increase in
alpha- and beta-wave patterns. These markers for brain activity are crucial for
short-term memory, and the capacity to grasp and solve mental problems.
Ginkgo is also used by many millions for its
ability to feed blood and energy to the extremities of the body, where it brings
warmth and vitality. One of the male extremities is reported to be particularly
affected!
General Circulatory Tonic
Ginkgo exerts a general tonic effect on the vascular system helping improve circulation, to the extremities in particular.
One of the male extremities is reported to be particularly affected. Research suggests that ginkgo is effective in cases of peripheral arterial disease where there is arterial obstruction or narrowing, causing a reduction in blood flow during exercise or at rest. The herb's capillary-dilating effect is especially prominent.
Cognitive Enhancement
This herb has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow, and therefore oxygen and glucose utilisation in the brain. As well as improving vascular function in the brain, studies have shown that GBE increases the rate at which information is transmitted at the nerve cell level, an ability that is thought to be primarily due to a positive influence on neurotransmitter function. Clinical trials confirm that ginkgo extract improves short term memory, mental alertness and overall cognitive performance.
Anti-allergic
Ginkgo inhibits platelet-activating factor
(PAF) - a major chemical trigger in asthma, inflammation and allergies.
Antioxidant
The flavoglycosides exhibit powerful antioxidant capabilities, a factor which is especially valuable considering the damaging effect of free radicals on brain function.
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of your personal qualified Healthcare Professional.
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