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Ginkgo Biloba is a large tree that is native to China. It is from the Ginkgoaceae family and the part of the tree that is used is the leaves. The seeds are also edible although they do not possess the therapeutic properties associated with the leaves.
Also known as GB or Maidenhair Tree.
Health Benefits:
- may be a potential life extension agent
- may improve Blood Circulation
- may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting
- may be useful in the treatment and prevention of Chilblains
- may improve heart function and alleviate some heart ailments
- may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- may improve the body's recovery from Strokes
- may inhibit the ability of alcohol to cause Gastric Ulcers
- may alleviate Deafness where it is caused by recent head injury or sonic damage
- may alleviate Tinnitus
- may prevent or alleviate some ailments of the Kidneys
- may neutralise the effects of Free Radicals
- may retard the further progression of Cataracts
- may help prevent and treat Glaucoma
- may increase Blood Circulation to the Optic Nerve
- may facilitate hair growth in Male Pattern Baldness sufferers
- may alleviate Allergies
- may help to prevent several types of Cancer
- may reduce Inflammation
- may help to prevent Altitude Sickness
- is a powerful antioxidant
- may alleviate Fatigue
- may protect the Liver from age-related damage
- may improve the quality of life of Fibromyalgia patients
- may reduce Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients
- may alleviate the Cerebral Insufficiency that usually accompanies Age Associated Memory Impairment
- may alleviate Anxiety and Depression
- may alleviate symptoms of ADD/ADHD
- may alleviate confusion
- may improve symptoms associated with Dementia
- may alleviate Migraines
- may help prevent Parkinson's Disease
- may be a useful treatment for Schizophrenia
- may counteract the toxic effects of stress
- may improve alertness, attention span, concentration, memory, mental function and mood
- may increase intelligence
- may reduce pain
- may improve quality of sleep
- may improve willpower
- may improve blood circulation and oxygen supply to the brain
- may improve the transmission of nerve cells
- may increase the number of Neurotransmitter Receptors in the brain
- may alleviate Asthma
- may alleviate Male Impotence
- may alleviate PMS
- may increase Sexual Desire
- may help prevent sunburn
- may facilitate the utilisation of Glucose in the brain
- may facilitate the body's release of Adrenaline
- may protect the brain from the toxic effects associated with exposure to microwaves
- may protect the body from the toxic effects associated with exposure to radioactivity
- may protect the skin from the toxic effects associated with exposure to UV-B Ultra Violet Radiation
- may protect the body from damage caused by Mercury
Ginkgo Biloba is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Ginkgo Biloba is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Brain Fuel, Passion, St John's Wort and Tranquil Sleep.
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