| The herb ginkgo biloba isn't just great for improving blood flow to the brain and improving memory, it improves blood flow everywhere! Let's find out more about natural remedies for impotence.
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR IMPOTENCE
Even if you haven't been diagnosed with atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), impotence is nearly always a sign that circulation in the penis isn't as good as it could be. See Chapter Nine on drugs for heart disease for natural remedies for better circulation. |
| Ginkgo biloba in a standardized extract, 60 mg one to three times daily.
• MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a form of organic sulfur. It binds to allergens, thus preventing allergic reactions, and it coats the intestinal lining to prevent dust mites and their droppings from playing havoc with allergies and worsening asthma. Take 1,000 mg, two to three times daily. You can take up to 6,000 mg daily.
Preventing and Treating Colds and Flus Naturally
We have been led to believe that we "catch" more colds in the winter because of the colder weather. |
| Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) with at least 24 percent ginkgoflavogly-cosides is the best form to take. Standardized, semipurified, and concentrated, GBE provides consistent levels of its most active compounds. Take the recommended dosage on the package.
Glutathione, also known as GSH, is a tripep-tide made from the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. This humble little protein is found in the cells of nearly all living organisms on Earth, and its primary job is waste disposal. GSH has three main detox jobs in the body:
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Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Good: cat's claw, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, parsley, Siberian ginseng, slippery elm (herbal extracts). Also, aloe vera juice, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), lecithin, selenium, zinc.
Diabetes
Best: all leafy greens, Brussels sprouts. No fruit juices.
Good: asparagus, broccoli, celery, green bean, green pepper, kale, kohlrabi, spinach, turnip green.
Best: dandelion root, garlic, huckleberry, parsley (herbal extracts).
Good: buchu leaves, cat's claw, dandelion, ginger root, ginseng, juniper berry, licorice root, uva ursi (herbal extracts). |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Pizzorno Jr, ND
Ginkgo biloba (family: Ginkgoaceae) Common names: ginkgo tree, maidenhair tree
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous tree which, living as long as 1,000 years, may grow to a height of 100-122 feet and a diameter of 3^ feet. The ginkgo has short horizontal branches with short shoots bearing fan-shaped leaves that measure 2-4 inches across. Because the leaf resembles a maidenhair fern, the ginkgo has been called "maidenhair tree". Ginkgo bears an inedible foul-smelling fruit and an edible ivory-colored inner seed that is sold in marketplaces in the Orient. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 An extract of the ginkgo biloba plant is approved in Europe for the treatment of dementia, including the most common form, Alzheimer's disease. It improves circulation by reducing blood platelet formation.
Healthy people seeking to slow down brain aging often notice that the ingredients in Cognitex enhance their cognition. Ginkgo contains numerous antioxidant flavonoids that counteract free-radical activity. Flavonoids are also known to strengthen capillaries that can improve blood flow to the brain. |
| Ginkgo biloba in combination with beta-glucan has helped to alleviate contact dermati-tis (Castelli et al. 1998). An ingtedient from ginkgo has been shown to have a positive effect on asthma (Mahmoud et al. 2000) and significantly reduces airway hyporeactivity. In another study, the authors concluded that ginkgo was an effective dtug for relieving airway inflammation (Li et al. 1997).
Cordyceps Sinensis
The Chinese medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis is said to have once been reserved for use only by the Emperor. |
| Aging humans have much to gain from using ginkgo biloba extract in a dose of 120 mg once a day as a preventive measure to help maintain neurological and circulatory health.
Thetefore, that one study failed to show improved memory in healthy people who received 40 mg of ginkgo (three times a day) for only 6 weeks is not relevant to those seeking long-term anti-aging effects. The authors of the negative study acknowledge that higher doses of ginkgo or longer periods of exposure might produce the desired effects (Solomon et al. 2002). |
| Ginkgo biloba has consistently shown that it can help protect against a variety of insults associated with restricted blood supply to the brain (cerebral vascular insufficiency). Ginkgo's three major pharmacological features are improving blood supply by dilating and toning blood vessels; reducing blood-clotting through antagonism of platelet-aggregating factor (PAF); and preventing membrane damage by means of its antioxidant activities.
Can Qinkgo Boost Memory in Healthy People? |
| The results of these European trials were so impressive that the German government approved ginkgo biloba extract for treatment of dementia.
Free radicals are considered to be the reason for the excessive lipid peroxidation and cell damage observed in Alzheimer's disease (Cecchi et al. 2002). The main effect of ginkgo extract in these conditions appears to be related to its potent antioxidant properties. In a JAMA report, the efficacy and safety of ginkgo extract was tested on patients with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia (vascular) (Lebars et al. 1997). |
Gary Null
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| Ginkgo biloba. The leaves of the ginkgo tree have been used for centuries in Chinese medicine for lung problems, but research is exposing its effects against cancer and as an antioxidant.
Pau d'Arco. The pau d'arco tree does not support the growth of fungus on its bark. It grows in South America, where it is known to have antifungal and anticancer properties.
Sea Vegetables. Sea vegetables—the more acceptable name for seaweed—such as kelp contain an abundance of minerals, especially iodine.
Research on Diet for Cancer
We have the above list of supplements to guide us in cancer prevention. |
| Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo improves circulation to microcapillaries to carry vital nutrients and oxygen to all tissues of the brain and heart. It works to prevent strokes, and is also prescribed for stroke survivors. It's yet another free-radical fighter.
Ginseng. A Chinese symbol of longevity, ginseng is considered a rejuvenation herb. Research shows that ginseng is an antioxidant that slows the free radical damage of aging. It promotes better focus under stress, and boosts energy levels.
Gotu Kola. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 Ginkgo biloba extract is made from the tree of the same name. It is particularly rich in antioxidant substances which act synergistically. One of its properties leads to improvement in circulation to the heart. As might be expected, it also reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol levels and lowers LDL cholesterol generally. In addition, it raises "good" HDL cholesterol, and lowers blood fat levels.
Ginkgo biloba takes time to produce its effects and should be taken in repeated doses for a fairly long period of time. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 Brand name
Herbs or active constituents
IND
Rank A
RankB
TRx
T€ per
(dosage form)
(preparations)
HHHHB year
Legalon (C)
Milk thistle fruits (E)
E
76
1718
89
4535
Ginkgo Stada (T)
Ginkgo biloba leaves (E)
A
77
1741
87
2071
Carminativum-
Chamomile flowers (E)
E
78
1753
87
572
Hetterich N (L)
Peppermint leaves (E) Caraway (E) Fennel (E)
Bitter orange peel (E)
Texx (T)
St. |
| Standardized ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) powdered extract (50:1) is an example of this process. The 50:1 ratio means that, on average, 50 parts of crude drug (i.e., dried leaves) must be processed to yield 1 part extract. Potentially allergenic ginkgolic acids are also reduced from the extract along with pharmacologically inert substances.
Volatile oils are also concentrates of active plant constituents. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 GINKGO biloba). In giving us the world's most famous sex stimulant, ginseng, the Asians seem to have overlooked an herb that may be even more effective against impotence. If you're familiar with ginkgo, you probably know that it improves bloodflow through your brain, which is why it may be used as a treatment for stroke and Alzheimer's disease. But ginkgo improves bloodflow throughout your body, including into your penis.
In one study, 60 men with impotence caused by arterial atherosclerosis took 60 milligrams of ginkgo biloba extract twice a day. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Ginkgo biloba is easily absorbed and has no known toxicity. Either extracts or capsules can be used. Therapeutic amounts range from 40-200 mg. taken three times daily.
More research is needed to test the therapeutic value of Gingko biloba. Its use in Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia, neurological and cardiovascular diseases, as well as its potential antioxidant effects are some possible areas of investigation.
Ginseng
As with ginger, the root of the ginseng plant, usually Panax ginseng, is the active and commonly used part. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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| Ginkgo biloba takes time to produce its effects and should be taken in repeated doses for a fairly long period of time. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) with at least 24 percent ginkgoflavoglycosides, is the best form to take. Standardized, semi-purified and concentrated, GBE provides consistent levels of its most active compounds. Take the recommended dosage on the package.
Glutathione, also known as GSH, is a tripeptide made from the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Pizzorno Jr, ND
Ginkgo biloba (family: Ginkgoaceae) Common names: ginkgo tree, maidenhair tree
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous tree which, living as long as 1,000 years, may grow to a height of 100-122 feet and a diameter of 3^ feet. The ginkgo has short horizontal branches with short shoots bearing fan-shaped leaves that measure 2-4 inches across. Because the leaf resembles a maidenhair fern, the ginkgo has been called "maidenhair tree". Ginkgo bears an inedible foul-smelling fruit and an edible ivory-colored inner seed that is sold in marketplaces in the Orient. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Ginkgo biloba extract
The Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) standardized to contain 24% ginkgo flavonglycosides is showing great benefit in many cases of senility including Alzheimer's disease. In addition to GBE's ability to increase the functional capacity of the brain via the mechanisms described above, it has also been shown to normalize the acetylcholine receptor in the hippocampus of aged animals, to increase cholinergic transmission, and to address many of the other major elements of Alzheimer's disease68,69 (see Ch. 88 for a full discussion). |
| Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba contains several unique terpene molecules known collectively as ginkgolides that antagonize platelet-activating factor (PAF), a key chemical mediator in asthma, inflammation, and allergies. Ginkgolides compete with PAF for binding sites and inhibit the various events induced by PAF. The anti-asthmatic effects of orally administered or inhaled ginkgolides have been shown to produce improvements in respiratory function and reduce bronchial reactivity in several double-blind studies. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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 Herbal Medicine
Ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve circulation and increase mental capacity in several clinical trials. In particular, the herb has been effective for treating problems associated with cerebral circulation, neurotransmission (the energetic impulse of nerve cells), neuron membrane lesions caused by free radicals, and neuronal metabolism threatened by lack of oxygen.23 In a 1995 study, Alzheimer's patients received either 80 mg of Ginkgo biloba extract or a placebo. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Ginkgo biloba extract
The increased levels of lipid peroxides and other indicators of free radical damage in the central nervous system in patients with MS suggest the need for antioxidant support.55 Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) demonstrates impressive results as an antioxidant, exerts positive effects on platelet function, and has been shown to enhance nerve cell functions (see Ch. 88). This has now been assessed in a clinical study.
This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 104 patients for 7 days. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Ginkgo biloba was shown experimentally to have an anticlotting action.
R. H. Bourgain et at, "Thrombus Induction by Endogenic Paf-Acether and its Inhibition by Ginkgo biloba Extracts in the Guinea Pig," Prostaglandins 32, no. 1 (July 1986): 142-144.
Ginkgolides can fully inhibit platelet aggregation.
P. Nguyen et al., "Mechanisms of the Platelet Aggregation Induced by Activated Neutrophils and Inhibitory Effect of Specific PAF Receptor Antagonists," Thrombosis Research, 78, no. 1 (1995): 33-42.
Bromelain had an anticlotting effect on heart patients in two large-scale tests.
G. E. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Ginkgo biloba extract has repeatedly been used to improve mental health in patients with cerebral vascular insufficiency and may exert similar effects in menopause. Ginkgo biloba extract appears to work not only by increasing blood flow to the brain, but also by enhancing energy production within the brain, increasing the uptake of glucose by brain cells, and actually improving the transmission of nerve signals.35
Improving the transmission rate of the nerve signal is critically important to memory. Memory is directly related to the speed at which the nerve impulse can be transmitted. |
Marion Nestle
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 Herbal-supplemented
Ginkgo biloba Rings (Robert's American Gourmet): Herbal snack. Yes, a memory snack . . . Gingko biloba has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain which can increase MEMORY AND ALERTNESS.4
Ginseng Crunch Cereal (New Morning): Low fat. A cholesterol free food. Low sodium." An herbal dietary supplement. Ginseng for energy & antioxidant.4
Kitchen Prescription Chicken Broth and Noodles with Echinacea (Hain Pure Foods): Herbal supplement. We've . . . blended our soup with natural Echinacea, creating a delicious and satisfying herbal supplement. . . |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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 Several authors have noted the ability of GBE (Ginkgo biloba extract) to produce dose-dependent relaxation of the aorta in animal models.26 This relaxant effect appears to be at least partially mediated by a factor(s) that is released from endothelial cells.26 Other studies report a dose-dependent contractile effect on rabbit isolated aorta27-28 and vena cava.29 It is suggested that ginkgo extracts cause contracted blood vessels to relax by prolonging the half-life of endothelium-derived relaxing factor.3031 The flavonoids are thought to be primarily responsible for this action. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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 Actions Supplied by Hemorrhoid
Prescription
ACTION
HERBS
Vascular tonic
Ginkgo biloba, Aesculus hippocastanum
Astringent
Geranium maculatum
Bitter
Taraxacum officinale, Hydrastis canadensis
Aperient
Taraxacum officinale, Hydrastis canadensis
Broader Context of Treatment
Avoidance or elimination of constipation is often the key to alleviating hemorrhoids. Thus, in addition to direct herbal treatment of the hemorrhoids themselves, the following factors must be addressed. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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| John's wort(E)
H
12
297
550
10082
Black cohosh (E)
Crataegutt (C, L)
Hawthorn leaves and flowers (E) C
13
322
510
12547
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Ginkgo biloba leaves (E)
A
14
474
463
12784
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Jarsin (CT)
St. John's wort(E)
A
15
473
378
9643
Korodin Herz-
Hawthorn berries (E)
C
16
477
376
4334
Kreisiauf(L)
Camphor
Sedariston
Valerian root (E)
A
17
522
345
6029
Konzentrat (C)
St. |
Dr. Gary Null
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| Ginkgo biloba was shown experimentally to have an anticlotting action.
R. H. Bourgain et al., "Thrombus Induction by Endogenic Paf-Acether and its Inhibition by Ginkgo biloba Extracts in the Guinea Pig," Prostaglandins 32, no. 1 (July 1986): 142-144.
Ginkgolides can fully inhibit platelet aggregation.
P. Nguyen et al., "Mechanisms of the Platelet Aggregation Induced by Activated Neutrophils and Inhibitory Effect of Specific PAF Receptor Antagonists," Thrombosis Research, 78, no. 1 (1995): 33-42.
Bromelain had an anticlotting effect on heart patients in two large-scale tests.
G. E. |
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