Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo is a prehistoric plant with many unique features. Therapeutically, it is used for a variety of cardiovascular applications.

Actions:

• PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonist
• Circulatory tonic
• Peripheral vasodilator
• Bronchodilator
• Anti-allergic (stabilises mast cells)

Uses:

• Cerebral insufficiency
• Tinnitis / hearing loss / vertigo
• Reynaud's syndrome
• Varicose veins
• Coronary artery disease
• Intermittent claudication
• ME / depression
• Long term recovery from stroke
• Asthma / respiratory complaints
• Allergic inflammation

Components:

Contains diterpenes (called ginkgolides) and sesquiterpenes (called bilobalides). Also flavonoids.