Ginkgo Biloba

Species Name: Ginkgo biloba.

Also known as: Ginkgo, Japanese Silver Apricot, Kew Tree, Maidenhair Tree, Yinhsing.

What is Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgos are said to be the oldest tree on earth. Ginkgos are medium to large trees. They are deep rooted and resistant to wind and snow damage.

Young trees are normally tall and slender. During autumn the leaves turn bright yellow and fall.

Home remedies using ginkgo biloba:

Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba:

The benefit with this herb is to help with blood flow to the brain. It will increase the brains oxygen supply helping you think more clearly. In some studies have showed to relieve of inflammation and to help ulcers.

Uses of Ginkgo Biloba:

If you are looking for away to help with blood flow to your brain, which will help in concentration then you can take this herb. Make sure that you take two to three doses a day. This will help with treating dementia or memory loss.

If you talk with your doctor before hand he can make sure that you are getting the right dosage.

Also in Asia the nut like gametophytes inside the seeds are used. These parts of the seeds are believed to have some health benefits. Japanese cooks add these seeds to some of their dishes.

Cooked seeds are also eaten along with other foods. These seeds are sold canned. Children that do eat these seeds in large quantities or over a long period of time can become sick.

Ginkgo leaf is most commonly available as an extract. You can also take this herb in a capsule or tablets. Ginkgo is added into most energy drinks that are around today.

The amount is sometime too small to make any different. There might be a slight placebo effect from the label have ginkgo on it.

Side Effects of ginkgo Biloba:

If you have a blood circulation disorder then you should make sure that you don't take large amounts of this herb.

Also if you are taking anti-coagulates like aspirin you should make sure that you don't use much of this herb.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding you should stop using this herb.

If you're unsure that you should take this herb make sure you contact your doctor. He or she can point you in the right direction if you should use this herb or something else.