{"id":16487,"remedy_name":"Ginkgo","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Ginkgo biloba","Ginkgo"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Night","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antioxidant, Circulatory.\nParts Used: Fruit, Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: If taking prescribed medication,.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 beSt taken aS Standardized extract: Tablet \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 doSage M (see pp.44\u201345) cautionS If taking prescribed medication, especially anticoagulant treatment, take only on after consulting an herbal or medical practitioner. Can occasionally cause headache or gastrointestinal upset. See also pp.42\u201351. Parts used Fruit \u2022 Leaf key actions Antioxidant \u2022 Circulatory stimulant \u2022 Improves mental performance \u2022 Protects nerve tissue failing memory and mental faculty Research evidence supports ginkgo\u2019s use to strengthen memory and cognitive function. In particular, ginkgo helps to treat and slow down the deterioration in mental function that occurs in dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Well tolerated and rarely causing side effects, ginkgo is a preferred initial treatment for these all too common conditions. Ginkgo can also prove useful in helping control the symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease. It combines well with golden root (Rhodiola rosea). dizziness and tinnitus By improving blood flow to the central nervous system, ginkgo can benefit nerve-related problems such as dizziness, vertigo, nerve deafness, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Although such conditions can be very difficult to treat effectively , ginkgo is well worth trying for possible improvement in symptoms. Poor peripheral circulation Ginkgo stimulates blood flow throughout the body , from the head to the hands and feet. It can help with weak circulation, including altitude sickness, low blood pressure, Raynaud\u2019s syndrome, and intermittent claudication. medicinal uSeS Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Harvested from the world\u2019s oldest surviving tree, ginkgo leaf extracts have been shown to markedly improve blood flow through the arteries in the brain, to protect the central nervous system from oxidative damage, and to enhance mental recall and ability in healthy adults. leaves leaves support healthy circulation dried leaves 138 A\u2013z o F HeRBAL Remed Ies other uses Given ginkgo\u2019s positive action on the circulation and central nervous system, it would be surprising if there weren\u2019t further indications for its use. In particular, ginkgo is taken on a daily basis by people aged 50 and over to support healthy circulation and mental function. As well as protecting nerve tissue from damage, it helps to ensure an adequate blood supply to the central nervous system. With professional advice, ginkgo can also be taken for conditions as varied as asthma, depression, frost bite, glaucoma, and multiple sclerosis. Ginkgo trees are widely cultivated in China, France, and the USA. leaves help to stabilize nerve function 139GInkGo BILoBA paGoda Beyond the Great Wall Once thought by Western scientists to be extinct, ginkgoes were rediscovered in Japan in 1691. They had spread by seed from China, where they were mainly found in Buddhist monasteries, cultivated since c.1100 ce for medicinal uses."},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}