Herb of the Month

Maidenhair tree or Gingko biloba

Why should I take it?

Ginkgo leaf has been recently been investigated for its action in increasing brain blood flow.

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Tell me more?

Ginkgo  is considered to have 3 actions on the human body: improvement in blood flow (including microcirculation in small capillaries) to certain tissues and organs; protection against oxidative cell damage from free radicals; and blockage of many of the effects of platelet-activating factor.

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What are its effects?

Platelet activating factor antagonist, circulatory stimulant and tonic, anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory

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What can it treat?

Cerebral insufficiency, intermittent claudication