Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba
A powerful cognitive enhancer, Ginkgo improves circulation, memory, and focus. It provides neuroprotective and antioxidant benefits, supporting stroke recovery, dementia, anxiety, and tinnitus relief.
Benefits & Uses
Cognitive Health: Enhances memory, focus, and mental clarity; supports cognitive decline and dementia.
Neuroprotection: Protects brain cells from oxidative stress and damage.
Circulatory Support: Improves blood flow to the brain and extremities; useful for poor circulation and intermittent claudication.
Stroke Recovery: Aids neurological recovery after stroke; may improve blood flow to damaged tissues.
Anxiety & Stress Relief: Reduces stress, anxiety, and SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction.
Tinnitus Relief: Sometimes used to help manage ringing in the ears.
Sexual Dysfunction: Improves circulation and may enhance libido in some cases.
Form & Dosage
Capsules/Tablets: Standardized extract (24% flavone glycosides, 6% terpene lactones) is most common.
Tincture/Extract: Liquid form used for cognitive and circulatory health.
Tea/Infusion: Less common but used in traditional herbalism.
Typical dosage: 120–240 mg/day standardized extract, divided into 2–3 doses.
Parts Used
Leaves
Precautions
Bleeding Risk: May increase bleeding with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or before surgery.
Seizures: Rarely lowers seizure threshold; avoid in epilepsy.
Pregnancy & Lactation: Avoid due to insufficient safety data.
Drug Interactions: Use caution with SSRIs, anticoagulants, and antiepileptic drugs.
Side Effects: High doses may cause headaches, dizziness, or digestive upset.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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