Dr. Gary Null
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 HERBS/PLANT EXTRACTS
Ginkgo biloba extract is effective in all types of dementia, even cognitive disorders secondary to depression (because of its beneficial effect on mood).
D. M. Warburton, "Psycho-pharmacologie clinique de L'extraitde Ginkgo biloba," [Clinical Psychopharmacology of Ginkgo biloba Extract], Presse Med 15, no. 31 (Sept. 25, 1986): 1595-1604.
Ginkgo biloba is prescribed for psychiatric and behavioral disorders, and for vascular and nervous system problems. Numerous clinical trials justify these prescriptions.
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| Ginkgo biloba extract increases cholinergic transmission in aged animals and addresses major elements involved in Alzheimer's disease.
M. Allard, "Treatment of Old Age Disorders with Ginkgo biloba Extract: From Pharmacology to Clinic," in E. W. Fun-gold, ed., Rokan (Ginkgo BilobahRecent Results in Pharmacology and Clinic (New York: Springer-Verlag, 1988): 201-11.
A study of 54 patients with mild impairment of everyday function showed that Ginkgo biloba extract improved accuracy and speed in tests of cognitive efficiency.
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David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 Selected Research Studies
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) and Bai Guo (Ginkgo biloba) Enhance
Learning and Memory (Singh et al. 2004).
Ginkgo is well-known for improving cerebral circulation and memory. In this study, participants were given a placebo, a capsule with ginkgo alone, or a combination of ginkgo extract and dang shen. Both products produced increased learning and memory retention compared with the placebo's effects. The product that contained gingko and dang shen was more effective than the one with ginkgo by itself. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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 Ginkgo biloba. There is some evidence that ginkgo may have a positive effect on cognition and memory by promoting blood flow to the brain, but it is not proven or approved by the FDA. The mechanism of action of ginkgo is uncertain but it is thought by some to promote blood flow. As with many herbals, it difficult to know the composition of the substances that you're buying. Consumer Reports, for example, has identified that there is wide variability in the amount of active ingredients in various ginkgo products sold over-the-counter. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Dong Quai
Dry herb used in combination with other herbs in capsule form or Tincture: V2-I tsp 1-3 times per day
Ginkgo {Ginkgo biloba). Ginkgo is the world's oldest living species of tree with fossil records as old as 200 million years. The leaves of young, cultivated trees are used in modern herbal preparations. Two groups of active constituents— the terpene lactones and the ginkgo flavone glycosides—are the most critical compounds of standardized herbal products. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Cognitively intact elderly adults over 55 years (n=40) randomly received Ginkgo biloba extract 60 mg 3 times daily or placebo for 6 weeks. Multiple neuropsychological tests including the Stroop Color and Word Test, Trail-making Test, and the Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised and a follow-up self-report questionnaire were utilized before and after therapy. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 Ginkgo biloba If you want to Though there are no large studies to support its use, there's some promise that this very commonly used supplement is effective in helping improve cognition. It can also thin the blood, which can be helpful in folks with blood vessel disease but dangerous for those with clotting disorders or anticipating surgery. Because it's considered a safe antioxidant supplement, we're comfortable with you trying 120 milligrams daily to see if it has any positive effects. |
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| Sexual Dysfunction
A randomized and placebo-controlled trial of Ginkgo biloba 240 mg daily failed to demonstrate any significant difference in effectiveness between the herb and placebo in people with sexual dysfunction resulting from the use of antidepressant medications. The 12-week study involved 24 individuals with this problem, and analysis was done on 8 males and 5 females on placebo and 6 males and 5 females on Ginkgo. Some notable individual responses were recorded in both groups, but no significant differences in effectiveness or side effects were found. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 Gingko biloba extract from the seeds aids asthma and respiratory problems, while the leaves are believed to be more beneficial for blood flow and circulation. Most commonly used recently to slow the decline of age, gingko enhances the mental faculties and helps overcome fatigue, depression and anxiety. Gingko can be purchased as extracts, tablets and capsules.
GINSENG
Called the most gentle 'queen of herbs' and an all-healing plant, it is said that ginseng is the most enduring and energy-giving tonic known to man. The Chinese and Koreans have used the ginseng root for more than 5000 years. |
Marshall Editions
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HERBALISM
Ginkgo biloba: Most of ginkgo's beneficial effects are derived from the herb's purported ability to increase blood flow and improve circulation. Take 120-240 mg to three times a day. There have been few reported side effects, but those who are also taking anticoagulant and antithrombotic drugs care should take care as there may be an increased risk of bleeding.
Evening primrose oil: This oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linoleic acid, which is thought to be responsible for many of the oil's therapeutic effects. |
| Ginkgo biloba, taken at 120 mg twice a day, can help improve circulation. Make sure the product is 24% flavone glycosides.
Hydrotherapy: Hot and cold water can be used to improve blood flow and provide pain relief. Submerge the affected hand and wrist in hot water for 3 minutes then in cold for 30 seconds. Repeat this sequence three times.
TIP: TAKE BREAKS FROM REPETITIVE ACTIONS
When working on a computer, take breaks every 30-60 minutes. Also use a wrist rest when typing. |
| The herb ginkgo biloba has also been used.
Tinnitus retraining programs: These involve counseling and using broadband noise exposure, a type of wavelength that we are commonly exposed to on a daily basis, to habituate a person to tinnitus.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine categorizes tinnitus into two common types: the first is due to excess heat in the liver and the second is due to deficiency in the kidney.
Herbs: The herbs and patent herbal pills listed below are available from Chinese herbalists. |
| Herbs: Ginkgo biloba is a powerful antioxidant that enhances circulation and increases the supply of oxygen to the brain and sexual organs. The standard dosage of ginkgo is 40-80 mg three times daily of a 50:1 extract standardized to contain 24% ginkgo-flavone glycosides. Take 500-1,000 mg of horny goat weed, which, as the name implies, is a natural aphrodisiac that helps restore sexual desire in men and women. Maca root is used throughout the world to increase energy, libido, stamina, and sexual performance in men and women. A recommended dose is 500-1,000 mg three times a day. |
| HERBALISM
Ginkgo biloba: Most of ginkgo's beneficial effects are derived from the herb's purported ability to increase blood flow. Therefore, conditions are fundamentally caused by a decrease in blood may be amenable to ginkgo's effects. Ginkgo can be obtained easily from your local health food store in pill or capsule form. To treat dizziness try using 60-80 mg in tablets two to three times a day. These should be standardized to the percentage of 24% ginkgolides, which are some of the important compounds in ginkgo. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Chaste Tree (Vitex Agnus Castus)
40 drops liquid or extract per day or
Capsules of standardized extract: 175 mg per day
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). We don't normally think of ginkgo for PMS. But when you consider that some PMS symptoms have to do with congestion, it makes sense that it might be useful. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study was done in 1993 to determine the effectiveness of ginkgo extract on PMS symptoms. A group of 165 women between the ages of 18 and 45 who had fluid retention, breast tenderness, and vascular congestion were studied. |
Marshall Editions
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| Ginkgo biloba: Research has shown that ginkgo is an effective treatment for tinnitus, especially when the condition is related to poor circulation. It is thought that the active constituents in ginkgo, the ginkgolides, prevent metabolic damage from poor blood flow by increasing small arterial circulation. The ginkgolides also decrease the blood's ability to clot, thereby assisting circulation. Because of this ability, ginkgo should not be used by individuals on blood-thinning medication.
Dong quai: One of dong quai's traditional uses is to treat tinnitus by improving circulation. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Based on symptom evaluation by both
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
80 mg standardized extract twice daily patient and doctor, ginkgo extract was effective against the congestive symptoms of PMS, particularly breast pain or tenderness.78
Saint John's Wort {Hypericum Perforatum).
Saint John's wort has shown promise in preliminary studies of its effectiveness at alleviating PMS mood dysfunction, but more research is still needed.79-81 In one observational pilot study, Saint-John's-wort standardized extract was given at a dose of 300 mg three times daily. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 Herbal Supplements
Ginkgo biloba extract
This popular herb, obtained from the leaves of the ginkgo tree, is known to increase blood flow to the brain and to improve cellular metabolism in brain tissue. In one study, 112 elderly individuals with chronic "cerebral insufficiency" received 120 mg of Ginkgo biloba extract daily for 1 year. Significant improvements were noted in short-term memory, vigilance, and mood.10 Numerous other studies have found similar results." 12'13,14 In most cases, improvements occurred after 3 months of treatment. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow, has antioxidant benefits, and has blood-thinning properties. Select an extract made with 24 percent ginkgo flavone glycosides and take 80 to 120 mg twice a day.
L-carnitine is a nutrient that lowers triglyceride levels and improves heart contraction. Take 500 to 2,000 mg daily. cardioprotective properties as an antioxidant and ' a vitamin E-complex containing tocotrienols -thinning medication, take E-complex under the
: reduces cholesterol levels and improves cir-daily. tion. |
| A study done in 1994, involving forty patients who had early-stage Alzheimer's disease, found that 240 mg of ginkgo biloba extract taken daily for three months produced measurable improvements in memory, attention, and mood. In addition, three other double-blind studies have demonstrated that ginkgo is helpful for the early stages of the disease. everal clinical trials have found that supplementation of acetyl-L-carnitine delays the progression of Alzheimer's disease, improves memory, and improves overall performance in some people with Alzheimer's disease. |
Dianne Onstad
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 Ginkgo Nut
(Ginkgo biloba)
Because of its unusual leaf shape, the ancient Chinese called the ginkgo tree Ya-chio, meaning "duck's foot," a name that got anglicized to ginkgo. The term biloba means "bi-lobed."
General Information
The celebrated ginkgo tree is a "living fossil" of the distant past, the only surviving member of the Ginkgoaceae, a tree family dominant in the vegetation of the northern hemisphere 125 million years ago, when dinosaurs were still roaming the earth. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| Alzheimer's disease. It has been approved for the treatment of this disease by the German government. A study done in 1994, involving forty patients who had early-stage Alzheimer's disease, found that 240 mg of ginkgo biloba extract taken daily for three months produced measurable improvements in memory, attention, and mood. In addition, three other double-blind studies have demonstrated that ginkgo is helpful for the early stages of the disease. |
| Super Prescription #3 Ginkgo biloba (24 percent flavone glycosides)
Take 120 mg two to three times daily. It improves circulation to the brain, improves memory, and has antioxidant benefits.
Super Prescription #4 Club moss (Huperzia serrata)
Take a product standardized to contain 0.2 mg of huperizine A daily. This compound has been shown to increase acetylcholine levels in the brain and to improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease.
HA is the primary component of the cell membranes of neurons. |
| Take a product with an equival
Gingko biloba stimulates blood cent flavone glycosides, and take 60 toj
Evening primrose (Oenothera bienn ropathy. Take a product containing acid in evening primrose).
Teas made with peppermint, properties and encourage relaxation. flow. diabetes. One study found that it has a blood LDL cholesterol oxidation, which is more and prevents cholesterol oxidation. Take g tocotrienols and tocopherols, and human studies to lower blood-sugar levbjalances the immune system, which is impor-daily on an empty stomach or as directed
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Bryan Hanson, PhD
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 Ginkgo biloba. (Source: Le Regne Vegetal divise en traite de botanique, flore medicale, usuelle et industrielle, horticulture theorique et pratique, plantes agricoles et forestieres, histoire biographique et bibliographique de la botanique. Paris: L. Guerin, 1870. Vol. 16, Atlas Iconographique, pi. no. 41.)
The broad medical benefits of ginkgo are related to improved circulation of blood in the small capillaries of the brain, and thus the conditions recommended for treatment with ginkgo are those in which these capillaries are damaged or not working at their optimum. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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Western Herbal
Ginkgo biloba brings oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Look for a product standardized to 24 percent flavone glycosides. People who are 16 and older should take 60 to 120 mg twice a day. Give 30 to 60 mg twice a day to children ages 10 through 15. Those under 10 should be given 15 to 30 mg twice daily.
GABA is an amino acid that has a calming effect on the mind. Give 250 mg two to three times daily between meals.
Zinc deficiency can contribute to ADHD symptoms. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 QQ| Botanical Description
Ginkgo biloba (Fig. 2.1) is a dioecious plant, with male and female flowers occurring on different trees. The trees do not blossom until they are 20-30 years old. Young trees are narrow and pear-shaped, later developing a broad crown and eventually reaching a height of up to 40 m. Ginkgo trees more than 1000 years old and measuring 10-20 m in circumference have been described in China, Korea, and Japan.
The last surviving member of the family Ginkgoaceae, Ginkgo biloba is unrelated to any other plant species alive today. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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 Schmid, W, Anbau von Ginkgo biloba Kurzfassung der Referate und Poster des II. winter-seminars zu Fragen der Arznei- und Gewiirzpflanzenproduktion, 2001, Sauplanta EV., Bernburg, pp. 32-33.
18. Kasbohm, A., 1999, Arznei- und Gewurzpflanzenanbau- nur ein Nischen-markt?, ZMR Marktbericht Arznei- und Gewurzpflanzen., 1(1): 2.
19. Ibid.
20. Dachler, M. and Pelzmann, H., Arznei- und Gewurzpflanzen, Anbau- Ernte-Aufbereitung (Klosterneuburg: Osterreichischer Agrarverlag, 1999), pp. 25-35.
21. Jens, P., 1987, Guide to good agricultural practice for herbs (EHI A), Newsletter of Med. andArom. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Ginkgo biloba ginkgo • maidenhair tree
Ginkgo fruits (female cones)
Ginkgo nuts
Description A large, deciduous tree (up to 35 m) with male and female cones borne on separate trees. The distinctive leaves are fan-shaped, bilobed and have parallel veins. Female cones have a fleshy outer layer that ferments and gives off an unpleasant odour (like rancid butter) but the egg-shaped seed, surrounded by a white, bony layer, is edible and much sought after. They are known as ginkgo nuts or white nuts (// zi in Chinese).
Origin & history Indigenous to eastern China. |
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