Americans and Europeans
absolutely love ginkgo biloba! It is one of the most widely used herbal
remedies on the planet today. The healthful constituents of ginkgo biloba are:
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Gibberellin;
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Cytokinin substances;
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Ginkgolic acid;
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Bilobol;
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Ginnol;
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Aspartine;
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Calcium;
Gingko biloba has been
used for centuries and centuries in Chinese medicine. Teas made from the
leaves and nuts of the plant have an astringently sweet taste and are used for
the following:
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Increasing circulation throughout the entire
body;
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Improving tinnitus and other free radical-based
hearing disorders;
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Inhibiting allergic reactions;
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Treatment of asthma;
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Alleviation of various eye disorders;
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Treatment for senility;
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Increased mental focus and ability to
concentrate;
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and various other healthy benefits!
The leaves of the ginkgo
biloba plant contain ginkgolides - substances not found in any other known
plants. These are the substances that are known to repress allergic reactions.
Ginkgo biloba is not recommended for individuals that are currently
taking medications to thin the blood. Also, if you have a rash from poison ivy, oak or the
like, it will best to wait until it subsides before taking ginkgo biloba as the increase in peripheral circulation can act to spread the rash.