| Human studies have shown this increase in blood flow in patients with cerebrovascular disease. With ginkgo treatment the increase in cerebro-circulation is evident both in the disease-damaged areas of the brain, as well as the healthy areas. Other circulation enhancers, natural or synthetic, are not known to have this aspect. It increases oxygen transport at the blood-brain barrier, yet inhibits the permeability of toxins into the brain and nervous system. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Select a standardized extract of this herb that contains at least 24 percent ginkgo het-erosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides), and take 40 to 60 milligrams, three times daily.
¦ Hawthorn improves peripheral circulation. Take 250 milligrams of standardized extract containing 1.8 percent vitexin-2 rhamnosides three times a day.
¦ Siberian ginseng helps the body adapt to stress, regulates circulation and hormonal function, and helps to strengthen the nervous system. Choose an extract standardized to contain 0. | | Select a product containing at least 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 40 to 80 milligrams three times daily.
¦ Green tea may act as one of the most potent free-radical scavengers to protect against the peroxidation of lipids, a contributing factor in atherosclerosis. Choose a decaffeinated standardized extract containing at least 50 percent catechins and 90 percent total polyphenols, and take 300 to 500 milligrams daily.
¦ With regular use, hawthorn has been reported to prevent or slow the progression of arteriosclerosis. | | Select a standardized extract containing 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 40 to 60 milligrams three times daily.
HOMEOPATHY
¦ Carboneum sulfuratum is good if your hearing is impaired and you hear buzzing and singing noises like those of a harp. Take one dose of Carboneum sulfuratum 12x or 6c three to four times daily. If you experience no improvement after three days, discontinue it and select another remedy.
¦ Chininum salicylicum 30x or 15c is helpful for noises in the ears with a subnormal body temperature and fatigue. | | Choose a standardized extract containing 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 80 milligrams three times daily.
HOMEOPATHY
¦ Aconite can help if you experience vertigo on rising from a prone position. Take one dose of Aconite 12x or 6c three times daily for up to three days.
¦ Cocculus is good for symptoms of vertigo and nausea— feeling as if things are whirling about you—especially if these symptoms occur when you are riding in a car or standing up. | | Choose a product containing at least 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 40 to 60 milligrams three times daily.
¦ Guggul, an Indian herb derived from a type of myrrh tree, lowers blood-fat levels while raising levels of HDLs, the so called "good cholesterol." Take 500 milligrams of standardized extract three times a day.
Note: Do not use this herb if you have a thyroid disorder. | | Choose a product containing at least 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 40 milligrams three times daily. Be aware that to attain the desired result, you must use this herb for six to eight months.
¦ Oat straw has shown beneficial effects in sexual performance and desire for both men and women. Take 500 milligrams two or three times daily.
¦ Saw palmetto has been used for centuries as an aid to the prostate. |
Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Drieu, the major effect of ginkgo appears to be due to its ability to restore cell membrane integrity. It is intriguing to note how many of the complaints of adverse reactions stemming from Prozac use are addressed in these studies indicating the various applications of this herb - depression, short-term memory loss, cognitive function, indications of chemically induced brain disorders, muscle cramping, ringing in the ears, vision impairment, pain in limbs, etc. |
Carol Simontacchi
See book keywords and concepts |  The herb ginkgo biloba is an ancient herb that stimulates the flow of blood into the brain, improving memory and cognitive functions, particularly in the elderly. Gotu kola is another herb that is good for memory and reducing age-related cognitive decline.
The amino acid GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is a calming amino acid that greatly reduces anxiety. GABA's sister amino acid, L-glutamine, is also calming and helps reduce addictive cravings (nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and other drugs). |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  HERBAL REMEDIES
• Use hawthorn berry, ginkgo biloba, garlic, onions, catechin, and quercetin, as discussed in ARTERIOSCLEROSIS and Chapter Nineteen.
OTHER THERAPIES
• Follow a regular exercise program and develop relaxation and stress management skills, as discussed under ARTERIOSCLEROSIS.
Heartburn
A hot, burning, or acid sensation in the upper abdomen or lower chest usually occurring shortly after a meal. It can last up to several hours.
Related or Underlying Causes
Heartburn can be caused by both insufficient and excessive amounts of stomach acid. | | HERBAL REMEDIES
• Take ginkgo, which has special use in both the prevention of arteriosclerosis in arteries of the brain (40 milligrams twice a day) and in the treatment of a stroke (80 milligrams twice a day). See also ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, and BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH.
Sty
An infection in the follicle of an eyelash or in a gland in the eyelid, resulting in localized redness and swelling. It often itches at the onset of symptoms.
Related or Underlying Causes
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The cause is usually bacterial. It may also indicate a lowered immune system or a nutritional deficiency. | | Take solid hawthorn berry extract (lA to Vi teaspoon twice a day), from Scientific Botanicals, Seattle; ginkgo (40 milligrams twice a day); and catechin from gambir from Thorne Research of Sandpoint, Idaho (400 milligrams twice a day).
• Green tea, unroasted, is also high in catechin, which helps maintain connective tissues in arteries and elsewhere. If you do not have high blood pressure and are not caffeine sensitive, the benefits may offset the small amount of caffeine. Drink up to 2 cups a day.
• Take garlic (one 500-milligram capsule or tablet three times a day). | | HERBAL REMEDIES
• Try ginkgo biloba (40 milligrams twice a day), pycnogenol (20 milligrams twice daily), and cayenne (one or two capsules per meal); include some of the following herbs in your regular diet: ginger, rosemary, garlic, onion, sage, and cinnamon.
OTHER THERAPIES
• Exercise is crucial for effective circulation. Walking or jogging is superb, but any exercise will help. Also, try yoga, tai chi, or stretching.
• Hydrotherapy can enhance the circulation in an extraordinary way. Alternating hot and cold applications of water can be effective (see Chapter Twenty). | | Take cactus grandiflora (up to thirty drops of the tincture three or four times a day), which also has a reputation as a heart tonic.
• ginkgo (one capsule twice a day), although not a direct heart tonic, can improve heart function by boosting blood flow to the heart.
Hemorrhoids
A condition of dilated, inflamed, and sometimes thrombosed or clotted rectal veins causing itching, bleeding, and pain. It can be internal or external.
Related or Underlying Causes
Hemorrhoids are most often caused by constipation and straining, two common consequences of insufficient dietary fiber. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
See book keywords and concepts | | Also, check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before using this herb. ginkgo biloba is not recommended for children.
Ginseng
Ginseng is another herbal extract that benefits the brain. It helps improve memory and concentration by combating the negative effects of stress on your brain. Ginseng has been shown to improve performance on a variety of tasks that require concentration and focus, especially under conditions of stress.
In one study, telegraph operators taking ginseng demonstrated improved concentration and made few mistakes. | | These symptoms are similar to those of cerebral vascular insufficiency, which is mentioned in the discussion of ginkgo biloba in Step 3, and for good reason. Senile dementia is in large part caused by cerebral vascular insufficiency, or inadequate blood flow and delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. It is believed that Hydergine benefits patients with this type of dementia by improving blood flow and protecting the brain from the free-radical damage caused by insufficient oxygen. | | Alice was also given ginkgo biloba, phosphatidyl serine, daily vitamin B12 injections, and extra vitamin E, as well as St. John's wort to address her depression. She was also taking targeted therapies for her other medical problems. Her physician examined her medications, determined that two of them might be causing some of her symptoms and recommended a plan to reduce or eliminate the likely offenders. James' treatment program was simpler. Because his testosterone level was low for his age, he was started on supplemental testosterone along with a multinutrient program. | | She is back on ginkgo and is thoroughly convinced that it has improved her memory and made her feel sharper and quicker.
I've been recommending herbs at my medical clinic for over twenty years, and I've witnessed firsthand their potential in maintaining and restoring health. I've followed the growing body of scientific research that confirms the effectiveness of herbal remedies and identifies some of their key compounds. Based on this research, we know what traditional societies have known for millennia—herbs work. But now we also know how they work. |
Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, and Makoto Suzuki
See book keywords and concepts |  Keep in mind, however, that current therapies including vitamin E, ginkgo, and the medication Aricept only delay the progression of dementia by about six to twelve months. The best potential for natural therapies is early on—for prevention—and to stick to the protective factors we outlined previously for arterial health, since your body's arteries are crucial for maintaining the health of your mind as well as your body. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
See book keywords and concepts | | Improve your circulation with ginkgo biloba. Not only does your body's production of these important nutrients decline with age, your requirements for them increase.
Nutritional supplementation is good for kids (I give my young children vitamins and minerals every day). It is important for young adults. But it is absolutely vital for anyone over fifty.
SUPPLEMENTATION AND OPTIMAL NUTRITION
A food plan to enhance brain function and overall health was presented in Step 1, but the best of food plans will benefit you only if you follow it. |
Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, and Makoto Suzuki
See book keywords and concepts | | Chemically active compounds in its seeds, fresh roots, and leaves are in the same class of compounds—terpenes and flavonoids—as those found in ginkgo biloba, green tea, soy, and soy products.44 These compounds, of course, are extremely beneficial to your health. Much more research needs to be done, especially in humans, before mugwort can be recommended for other medical treatments, but its future looks very promising.
Usage. |
Zorba Paster, M.D. and Susan Meltsner
See book keywords and concepts |  John's wort or ginkgo biloba, be sure to share this information with the physician who's treating you.
• Consider medical alert jewelry if you are allergic to certain classes of medicine—sulfa or penicillin-type drugs.
• Educate yourself, especially if you will be using a relatively new product. Find out what side effects to look for. Utilize the drug-information sheets every pharmacy should give. Similar information can be found in books on prescription medications such as The Pill Book or the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference). The Web is also an excellent source of medical information. | | At present the jury is out on ginkgo and other forms of complementary medicine. But in the next few years exciting memory research will surely reach the scene.
Kinship Sphere
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Victims of battery vary—there's no stereotype, save high percentages of women. Abuse crisscrosses society, ignoring economic lines, employment status, education, class, religion, ethnicity, race, age, and national origin. It sabotages heterosexual as well as gay and lesbian couples. It hurts our elders and may permanently damage our children. | | I think that if the label says feverfew, ginkgo, or milk thistle, it should have that in it. If it says 10 mg, it should have 10 mg. Sadly, that is not the case. Know thy supplier.
Read about the treatment you're considering adopting. Study after study shows that those who use complementary medicine are usually more knowledgeable about all forms of healing.
I believe more research is definitely needed on alternative cures. Western medicine clearly does not have all the answers; some issues are not dealt with satisfactorily and are answered better by alternative views. |
Lesley Tierra
See book keywords and concepts |  John's wort
Allergies astragalus ginkgo leaf
Amnesia zizyphus
Anal Itch gentian, barberry, dandelion, gardenia, Oregon grape, chickweed oil
Anemia codonopsis, ginseng, dong quai, ho shou wu, cooked rehmannia blackberries, raspberries, lycii, zizyphus peony, yellow dock, nettles, dandelion
Anger dandelion, burdock,scullcap, chrysanthemum, gardenia
Anxiety fennel, ginseng, schisandra, jujube, dioscorea,cyperus, valerian fu ling, zizyphus, sarsaparilla black cohosh, scullcap, black haw, St. | | It is used in Chinese medicine to add heat to the body, increase sexual energy and stop bed-wetting and nocturnal emission.
The ginkgo leaf is effective for peripheral blood circulation, especially that to the brain. It improves memory, mental efficiency, concentration, mental confusion and senility. It also decreases anxiety tension, headaches, vertigo, visual problems, ringing in the ears, coldness, arthritis, rheumatism and hearing loss. It is especially good for the elderly. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and prevents damage caused by free-radicals. |
John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts |  Follow this by taking two capsules each of schizandra fruit and ginkgo biloba with a glass of water. All of these herbs are readily available at most health food stores or herb shops, or can be obtained through the mail (see Product Appendix).
Obesity Modified
One study a few years ago demonstrated that yohimbine may be of some value in treating overweight. Obese subjects were put on a low-calorie diet (1,000 calories per day) and also given a supplement of yohimbine (5 milligram capsules taken 4 times a day). |
Lesley Tierra
See book keywords and concepts | | Example: hawthorn berries, raspberry, ginkgo.
Phenols and Phenolic glycosides: Phenol is a basic building block of many plant constituents. Some have antiseptic, febrifuge, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities; externally, antiseptic and rubefacient properties. Examples: clove, thyme.
Coumarins and their glycosides: These are best known for their aromatic components used in perfumery. Yet, they are also antibacterial and act as anti-blood clotting agents. Examples: black haw, red clover, dong quai. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  So in this context, garlic (a bulb), cayenne (a spice), and ginkgo extract (from the leaves of a tree) can all properly be called herbs. So can reishi, a mushroom, even though you're most likely to take it in the form of a liquid or tablet. One of the few herbs that you might still take in its fresh, green form is feverfew, used to relieve headaches.
Herbal medicine, then, is the use of plants, plant extracts, or plant preparations to improve health. It is one of a number of healing techniques that fall into the category of alternative medicine. |
Lesley Tierra
See book keywords and concepts | | John's wort, peony, burdock
Rheumatism ginger, calendula, cinnamon, prickly ash, angelica, garlic Siberian ginseng, cayenne sarsaparilla, reishi, ginkgo leaf bayberry, burdock, St. John's wort, black cohosh
Scabies chapparal
Sciatica aconite
St. |
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