Ginkgo Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

-Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
-High doses may cause Restlessness, Diarrhea, Nausea and Skin Irritation.
-Avoid using in the initial stages of Cough.
-It is advised to reduce the dose after 10 days, as it can act as a poison by reacting with Vitamin B6. This may cause Stomach Ache and Vomiting.
-Those taking anticoagulants such as aspirin or warfarin or have any bleeding disorder should avoid Ginkgo.
-Ginkgo must not be taken with Aspirin, Coumadin, and warfarin. It may cause bleeding.
-Ginkgo Biloba is a good herb if taken in suggested doses. However, excess of everything is bad. The high doses of Ginkgo Biloba may cause other complications.
-Ginkgo may disrupt the blood pressure and cause high or low Blood Pressure. People having Blood Pressure or Blood sugar problems should avoid Ginkgo Biloba.
-Drowsiness occurs so avoid the consumption if driving or working outdoors.
-People having Stomach Problems, Intestinal Disorders, Nervous Diseases, Skin problems or Musculoskeletal should take this herb cautiously.
-High doses of Gikngo for long time may cause the following disorders.
Internal Bleeding
Headache
Eye Problems
Dry Mouth
Dizziness
Heart Palpitation
Muscle problems

-Ginkgo may be platelet inhibitory. Consumption not recommended in case of a scheduled Surgery or Dental procedure. Its use to be stopped 36 hours before Surgery.
Do not eat Ginkgo Biloba fruit and seed as it may cause poisoning.

Drug Interaction :
Do not combine with Coumadin , Aspirin and Warfarin.

Ginkgo is a tree.
It is perennial.
It grows in Temperate or Mediterranean climate.
It grows up to 35 M.
Best used for Impotence, Disorders of the Brain and Eyes.
It may increases the effects of Blood Thinners.

It keeps the Nerves, Blood Vessels, muscles of Heart and Retina healthy.

In TCM :
Ginkgo Seed : Bai Guo
Ginkgo Leaf : Bai Guo Ye
Ginkgo Nut : Bai Guo Ren

Meridians Associated : Lungs and Kidneys.

Ginkgo Biloba regulates the tone and elasticity of blood vessels. It increases blood flow to the brain and extremities.
It is a good herbal remedy for cognitive disorders and circulatory ailments.
It strengthens the Central nervous system by increasing the oxygen and blood sugar to nerve cells. It is an excellent antioxidant. It removes Free radicals and aids in cell maintenance.
It is beneficial in the early stages of degenerative dementia and diseases of vascular origin. Think of it when you are confronted with Chronic venous insufficiency ( CNS ), or Peripheral vascular and neurosensory disorders.
It protects neural tissues. How? By free radical scavenging, increased energy metabolism, and or neutralizing neurotransmitter degrading enzymes.
It enhances alertness, awareness, and cognition.
It really does not help in retention and memory recall like Bacopa Monnieri and Indian Pennywort. But, and it is a big BUT, it protects the hippocampus, the seat of memory. Consequently, old age memory loss is reduced. How? It prevents the loss of dendrite connections.
It is used to improve memory and cognitive performance. It keeps good care of mental health. It reduces the nervous tension and provides calmness to the Nerves. It enhances the blood flow in the nerves and protects them from degeneration. In Alzheimer's the nerves get degenerated gradually; Gingko helps in treating the condition and has a soothing effect on the Brain. This increases the Brain's ability and efficiency.
Compare with Bacopa Monnieri, Indian Pennywort, and Gastrodia.
Ginkgo is a friend of the aged. Ginkgo increases blood flow to the penis. It ignites the fire of sexual desire. It optimizes the flow of blood and enhances the sensation and consequently pleasure. It promotes libido in both men and women. Ginkgo increases pre-cum or prostatic fluid, and therefore promotes lubrication. It increases sexual desire in cougars and older women who have gone beyond menopause. It prevents ovarian cancer.
The tincture of the Ginkgo leaf restores flow through blood vessels that have been clogged by fats or diabetes. Some men do not respond to orthodox medicines. Some men experience diminished libido due to the use of antidepressants. These cases respond to Ginkgo tincture.
Important features of Ginkgo Biloba
Enhances neurotransmitter levels inside the brain (for lightning-fast communication between brain cells)
Increases oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flow to the brain.
Protects your brain from toxins and oxidative damage.
An efficient remedy to cure Asthma. It works to inhibit PAF (platelet-activating factor) in Asthma sufferers, a powerful inducer of platelet aggregator and anaphylactic reactions.
Caution:
Avoid ginkgo before surgery and or if taking blood thinning drugs.
Methods of Administration. How to take
Tincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Ginkgo is to Tincture it.
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Decoction: Make a tea.
Put l/2 teaspoonful of the powdered root in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day.