Overview

Ginkgo biloba is an ancient plant species that is thought to provide a variety of health benefits to living organisms and contains plenty of bioactive components, making it a chemically diversified plant. Ginko. biloba has been shown to have a variety of medicinal and pharmacological properties, including anticancer, antidementia, antidiabetic, antiobesity, antilipidemic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antilipid peroxidation, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidepressant, antiaging, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, and neuroprotective effects and is frequently used to treat neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases, such as tardive dyskinesia

Benefits

Ginkgo contains potent antioxidants, which fight the damaging effects of free radicals and may be behind most of its health claims.
Ginkgo has the ability to reduce inflammation caused by various conditions. This may be one of the reasons it has such broad health applications.
Ginkgo can increase blood flow by promoting the dilation of blood vessels. This may have applications for the treatment of diseases related to poor circulation.
It cannot be concluded that ginkgo treats Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, but it might help in some cases. The chances of it helping seem to increase when used alongside conventional treatment.
Ginkgo biloba may help treat anxiety, though this is likely due to its antioxidant content.
Ginkgo biloba may help reduce symptoms of depression, especially if used alongside other treatments.
Some early research shows that supplementing with ginkgo may increase blood flow to the eyes but not necessarily improve vision.
Because of its ability to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation, ginkgo may be an effective treatment for some types of headaches.
Ginkgo may treat symptoms associated with respiratory diseases because of its anti-inflammatory effects.
Ginkgo may improve symptoms of sexual dysfunction due to its impact on blood flow.

Dosage

As a dietary supplement for adults take one capsule twice a day preaferably after meal or as directed by physician.

Precautions

Infertility:

Ginkgo use might interfere with getting pregnant. Discuss the use of ginkgo with your healthcare provider if you are trying to get pregnant.

Bleeding disorders:

Ginkgo might make bleeding disorders worse. If you have a bleeding disorder, don’t use ginkgo.

Surgery:

Ginkgo might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using ginkgo at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Pregnancy:

Ginkgo is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. It might cause early labor or extra bleeding during delivery if used near that time.

Side Effects

Ginkgo Biloba is likely safe for most people but due to high dosage It can cause some minor side effects such as:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Stomach ache
• Restlessness
• Vomiting

Warning

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Keep out of sight and reach of children