Ginkgo leaf tea was used to enhance a clear mind and improve the power of concentration. Modern research has confirmed that the ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones do indeed produce these results, increasing circulation to the brain and other parts of the body as well as exerting a protective action on nerve cells.
The unique terpene lactone components found in ginkgo are known as ginkgolides and bilobalide. Ginkgolides may improve circulation and inhibit platelet-activating factor. Bilobalide protects the cells of the nervous system.
One double blind study found that ginkgo biloba could help people with macular degeneration, an oxidation-related disorder causing decreased or lost vision. Ginkgo’s antioxidant activity in the brain and central nervous system may help prevent age-related declines in brain function. The brain and central nervous system are particularly susceptible to free radical attack. Free radical damage in the brain is widely accepted as being a contributing factor in many disorders associated with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical studies have shown positive results in pre-senile and senile dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and memory impairments.
Usage: 1 tsp. 2 to 3 times a day depending on condition.
Precautions: The leaf is not recommended for persons currently taking blood thinning medications. For nuts- do not use if you have a current outbreak of poison ivy or contact dermatitis, since the increased circulation to the skin caused by the herb could spread the toxin.
60g
