Plant Description
Product Origins: OHI Ginkgo Biloba Extracts are extracted from the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba tree dating from the
Palaeozoic era (350 million years ago). The Ginkgo Biloba tree, which is notable for high resistance to both pollutants and pests, has a long tradition of use in Oriental medicine; in particular for the treatment and control of respiratory and circulatory ailments and for brain function.
Among the pharmacological active constituents those compounds with great importance are the flavonoids (ginkgo flavonol glycosides) and the terpene trilactones (ginkgolides and bilobalide). Different kind of flavonoids has been isolated from the ginkgo extracts. Those of therapeutic interest are glycosyl derivitives of quercitin and kaempferol respectively. Kaempferol is considered particularly relevant for the therapeutic efficacy.
What's It Made Of?
More than 40 components isolated from the ginkgo tree have been identified, but only two are believed to be responsible
for the herb's beneficial effects in humans flavonoids and terpenoids. Flavonoids (such as quercetin and rutin) have potent antioxidant effects.
Laboratory and animal studies have shown that flavonoids protect the nerves, heart muscle, blood vessels, and retina
from damage. Terpenoids (such as ginkgolides) improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of
platelets.
Medicinal Uses HISTORICAL USE
1> Cerebral vascular insufficiency, vertigo, headaches, tinnitus
2> Mental performance, brain function, concentration problems
3> Senility, memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's, dizziness
4> Peripheral arterial insufficiency
5> Peripheral vascular diseases, Raynaud's syndrome, numbness, tingling
6> Ischemia
7> Edema
8> Hypoxia
9> Impotence and erectile dysfunction
10> Hemorrhoids
11> Inflammation
12> Migraine
13> Inflammation
14> Allergies
15> Asthma
Ginkgo biloba Extract Series:
Ginkgo Biloba Extract 100% water soluble Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Ginkgo Biloba Extract flavoglycosides30%, Terpene Lactones 10%
Ginkgo Biloba Extract flavoglycosides24%, Terpene Lactones 6%
Ginkgo Biloba Extract flavoglycosides24%, Terpene Lactones 6%, Ginkgolic acid
