Ginkgo biloba, of the family Ginkgoaceae, is a tree commonly called a living fossil, as the order of Ginkgoales which contains the family ginkgoaceae only consists of this plant, as the other members of the order that existed 190 million years ago have since become extinct. Individual trees may live as long as 1,000 years and grow to a height of approximately 38 m. Ginkgo has characteristic fan-shaped leaves. The species is dioecious. Male trees older than 20 years blossom in the spring, and adult female trees produce a plum-like, gray-tan fruit that falls in late autumn. Its fleshy pulp has a foul, offensive odor and can cause contact dermatitis. The edible inner seed resembles an almond. The leaf extract is currently one of the top 10 most popular dietary supplements in the western world, while in traditional chinese medicine the fruits and seeds were first used.
Function
1. Ginkgo biloba is an herb that has received acclaim as a memory enhancer and anti-aging product. It's now among the ten most popular dietary supplements sold in the United States.
2. Cognitive health
a) Age-Related Cognitive Decline (Alzheimer’s Disease)
Most clinical trials have found Ginkgo biloba extract may improve memory and quality of life and slow progression in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other Age-Related Cognitive Decline. Ginkgo biloba extract is an approved treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in Europe. Ginkgo seems to improve blood circulation, which might help the brain function better.
Recommended dosage —— 40-120 mg three times a day with meals
b) Cognitive enhancement
Most evidence suggests that supplementation of ginkgo biloba extract can slightly improve memory, speed of thinking, and attention in otherwise healthy youth.
Recommended dosage —— 120-240 mg one to four hours before performance
c) Memory
There appears to be a fairly reliable increase in short term memory and free recall associated with ginkgo supplementation in older individuals (55yrs or above) either with or without diagnosed neurodegenerative disease states.
Recommended dosage —— 120-240 mg per day of ginkgo leaf extract, divided in two or three doses
3. Symptoms of Intermittent Claudication
Some evidence shows that taking ginkgo leaf extract seems to increase the distance people with poor blood circulation in their legs can walk without pain.
Recommended dosage —— 120-240 mg per day of ginkgo leaf extract three times a day
4. Altitude Sickness
Several studies have shown tat supplementation with ginkgo extract can prevent mountain sickness.
Recommended dosage —— 240mg daily for 1-5 days prior to a trip up a mountain
Application
1. It can be used for treating stomach ache, bronchitis, diarrhea, high blood pressure, nervous and respiratory diseases such as asthma.
2. In health product field, it can effectively reduce breast pain and emotional instability.
3. Functional foods areas: protecting vascular endothelial tissue, regulating blood lipids.
4..Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverage industry;
5. Applied in the pharmaceutical field to improve the memory
6.Applied in cosmetic industry,Ginkgo Biloba Extract used as active ingredients of skin care products
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Application
2. In health product field, it can effectively reduce breast pain and emotional instability.
3. Functional foods areas: protecting vascular endothelial tissue, regulating blood lipids.
