Ginkgo Biloba
What is Ginkgo Biloba?
Ginkgo biloba (pronounced as ging-koh bi-lo-bah) The Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba),
sometimes also known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a unique tree with no close
living relatives.
History of
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is the world's oldest living tree species, the sole survivor
of the Ginkgoaceae tree family whose fossil record dates back more than 200
million years. The earliest mention of ginkgo biloba as a medicine is found in
the Chinese material medical, Pen T'sao Ching (The Classic of Herbs), published
in 2800 B.C. and attributed to the emperor and sage Shen Nung. Mention is made
of ginkgo's use for respiratory ailments (such as asthma), as well as its
benefits for brain function. Indeed, when applying the ancient "doctrine of
signatures", the ginkgo leaf bears an uncanny resemblance to the cerebral
hemispheres.
Ginkgo Biloba is Used for:
?Insufficient blood flow to the brain.
?Alzheimer's Disease
?Depression
?Impotence
?Inner ear problems
?Multiple sclerosis
?Neuralgia
?Outer vascular insufficiency
Ginkgo Biloba Applications:
Ginkgo Biloba
extract is an herb that helps arteries in the legs and relieves pain, cramping
and weakness. It increases circulation of blood flow in the retina and prevents
muscular degeneration. Ear problems are improved with Ginkgo Biloba, due to
improved blood flow to the nerves of the inner ear. It is found to benefit
chronic ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Ginkgo is a gift for the aging. It
increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain and extremities, improves mental
clarity and inhibits free radical scavengers from destroying cells. It supplies
nutritional support to all areas of the body. It dilates the blood vessels,
allowing improved blood flow to the tissues. It eliminates waste matedhal and
inhibits the clumping of blood platelets, and prevents circulating platelets
from sticking together, which contributes to heart problems, strokes and artery
conditions. Ginkgo is an adaptation herb, which helps the body deal with
stressful situations. It is also helpful in the treatment of allergies,
Alzheimer's disease, anxiety attacks, arthritis, asthma, ADD, circulatory
disorders, cancer, coughs, depression, dizziness, equilibrium problems,
headaches, heart and lung problems, memory loss, mood swings, muscular
degeneration, Raynaud's disease, stroke, tinnitus, toxic shock syndrome,
varicose veins, vascular impotence and vertigo.
Other uses of Ginkgo Biloba:
Studies have shown positive results from the use of ginkgo for the
following conditions: sexual dysfunction secondary to the use of selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors, mountain sickness and decreasing vasoactivity in
response to cold, macular degeneration, asthma, and hypoxia. The World Health
Organization has recommended the use of ginkgo in Raynaud's disease,
acrocyanosis, and post-phlebitic syndrome. Ginkgo biloba extract increases
circulation to both the brain and extremities of the body. In addition to
inhibiting platelet stickiness, GBE regulates the tone and elasticity of blood
vessels. In other words, it makes circulation more efficient. Ginkgo is the best
selling herbal medicine in France and Germany, where it is taken daily by
millions of people from middle age onward to maintain and improve cerebral
circulation, the memory, and to reduce the possibility of a stroke. Studies have
indicated that people suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and vertigo
experienced dramatic improvement after taking ginkgo due to increased
circulation in the inner ear. Ginkgo's effect as an anti-allergic,
anti-asthmatic agent has also been demonstrated..
Health Benefits and Uses of Garlic
Health Benefits and Uses of
Garlic
Garlic health benefits and medicinal properties have long been known . Garlic
has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation for
preventing everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague! It has been
used extensively in herbal medicine (phototherapy, sometimes spelt
phototherapy). Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and
there is some evidence that it can assist in managing high cholesterol levels.
It can even be effective as a natural mosquito repellent.
In general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and
hence more medicinal value. Some people have suggested that organically grown
garlic tends towards a higher sulphur level and hence greater benefit to health.
In my experience it certainly tastes better and I buy organic whenever possible.
Some people prefer to take garlic supplements. These pills and capsules have the
advantage of avoiding garlic breath.
Healthy Antioxidant:
Studies have shown that garlic - especially aged garlic - can have a powerful
antioxidant effect. Antioxidants help to protect the body against damaging "free
radicals".
Health Effects of Garlic
Garlic has long been used medicinally, most recently for its cardiovascular,
antineoplastic, and antimicrobial properties. Sulfur compounds, including
allicin, appear to be the active components in the root bulb of the garlic
plant. Studies show significant but modest lipid-lowering effects and
antiplatelet activity. Significant blood pressure reduction is not consistently
noted. There is some evidence for antineoplastic activity and insufficient
evidence for clinical antimicrobial activity. Side effects generally are mild
and uncommon. Garlic appears to have no effect on drug metabolism, but patients
taking anticoagulants should be cautious. It seems prudent to stop taking high
dosages of garlic seven to 10 days before surgery because garlic can prolong
bleeding time.
Uses and Efficacy:
Garlic has been
studied extensively in vitro, in animal and human clinical trials, and in
epidemiologic evaluations for its multiple medicinal properties. The quality of
human trials has been variable, making comparisons among the trials difficult.
Some trials are not well blinded; some are only of short duration; some have
only small numbers of patients; and many are not well controlled. In addition,
many different garlic preparations have been used, with unpredictable release of
active ingredients.
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECTS:
The antihypertensive effects of garlic have been studied but remain
controversial. In a 1994 meta-analysis15 assessing the effect of garlic on
hypertension, three trials showed significant reductions in systolic blood
pressure (7.7 mm Hg greater reduction), and four trials showed reductions in
diastolic blood pressure (5 mm Hg greater reduction) with garlic treatment
compared with placebo. In a more recent meta-analysis, 23 placebo-controlled
trials were analyzed. Only three trials showed a statistically significant
reduction in diastolic blood pressure (2 to 7 percent), and one showed a
statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (approximately 3
percent) in patients treated with garlic compared with placebo.
OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR-RELATED EFFECTS:
A recent review10 of 10 trials assessing the effect of garlic on thrombotic
risk showed modest but significant decreases in platelet aggregation with garlic
compared with placebo, but mixed results on fibrinolytic activity and plasma
viscosity were reported. The same review analyzed 12 trials of garlic
supplementation in diabetic and nondiabetic adults; only one trial showed a
significant decrease in glucose levels in nondiabetic patients who took garlic
when compared with placebo. Atherosclerotic plaque volume reduction in humans
also has been noted in two trials comparing garlic treatment with placebo. One
observational study19 showed that regular garlic powder intake weakened age- and
pressure-related increases in aortic stiffness.
ANTINEOPLASTIC EFFECTS:
Epidemiologic evidence, primarily from case-control and some cohort studies, has
shown a decreased risk of stomach and colon cancer with the high consumption of
garlic and other alliums vegetables (e.g., onions, leeks, shallots, chives), but
many of these studies were not well controlled. In one cohort study, garlic
supplementation did not confer the same protective benefit, but there are no
studies assessing the use of particular garlic supplements and cancer incidence.
Contraindications, Adverse Effects, Interactions:
The ingestion of one to two cloves of raw garlic per day is considered safe in
adults. The most common side effect of ingested garlic is breath and body odor.
Consumption of excessive amounts of raw garlic, especially on an empty stomach,
can cause gastrointestinal upset, flatulence, and changes in the intestinal
flora. There have been reports of allergic dermatitis, burns, and blisters from
topical application of raw garlic.
Garlic appears to have no effect on drug metabolism,22 although recent
studies23,24 in healthy volunteers show conflicting results related to garlic's
effect on protease inhibitor pharmacokinetics. It has been suggested that
patients taking anticoagulants use caution when taking garlic because of its
antithrombotic properties.10,22 It seems prudent to stop taking high dosages of
garlic seven to 10 days before surgery because garlic can prolong bleeding time
and has been associated (in one case report) with spontaneous spinal epidural
hematoma.
Contraindications, Adverse Effects, Interactions:
The ingestion of one to two cloves of raw garlic per day is considered safe
in adults. The most common side effect of ingested garlic is breath and body
odor. Consumption of excessive amounts of raw garlic, especially on an empty
stomach, can cause gastrointestinal upset, flatulence, and changes in the
intestinal flora. There have been reports of allergic dermatitis, burns, and
blisters from topical application of raw garlic.
Garlic appears to have no effect on drug metabolism,22 although recent
studies23,24 in healthy volunteers show conflicting results related to garlic's
effect on protease inhibitor pharmacokinetics. It has been suggested that
patients taking anticoagulants use caution when taking garlic because of its
antithrombotic properties.10,22 It seems prudent to stop taking high dosages of
garlic seven to 10 days before surgery because garlic can prolong bleeding time
and has been associated (in one case report) with spontaneous spinal epidural
hematoma.
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