Did you know that during times of high stress at work or school, when you feel fatigued, and during seasonal changes, you can help yourself with Ginkgo Biloba? Today let’s talk about Ginkgo Biloba: properties, contraindications and supplements
Ginkgo Biloba is a plant with heart-like leaves divided into two lobes and one of the most widely used supplements to strengthen memory, stimulate concentration and more!
Ginkgo Biloba: properties
Ginkgo Biloba leaves are rich in active ingredients with multiple pharmacological properties. These active ingredients are terpenes (particularly Ginkgolide B) and flavonoids (particularly Ginketol).
The properties of Ginkgo Biloba are as follows:
- It is a blood thinner due to its activity as a platelet-derived factor (PAF) antagonist, this allows for improved venous and arterial circulation and increased tissue oxygenation thus promoting memory and concentration and other cognitive functions.
- It is an antioxidant because of its free radical-fighting activity.
- It is a natural vasodilator useful as a remedy for allergies and asthma attacks.
- It is an aphrodisiac that can promote blood supply in the corpora cavernosa of the penis and increases the production of nitric oxide responsible for erection, so it is useful in cases of erectile dysfunction. It also increases the synthesis of the pleasure hormone, dopamine.
- It is also a female stimulant because it increases vascularization and oxygenation of genital tissues.
- Finally, it is a nervous system relaxant and helps counteract nervous hunger.
Ginkgo Biloba: contraindications
- Do not take Ginkgo Biloba during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
- Do not expose yourself to the sun or use tanning lamps while taking Ginkgo Biloba because it is photo-sensitizing.
- Avoid taking Ginkgo Biloba if you are taking medication with blood thinners and anticoagulants.
- Keep out of the reach of children under 3 years of age.
- Do not exceed recommended daily doses.
Ginkgo Biloba: supplements
Did you know that you can take Ginkgo biloba in supplement form?
Ginkgo Biloba supplement is made from titrated ginkgo extract and is recommended to be taken:
- To increase memory and concentration especially during periods of intense study or work.
- To promote microcirculation function.
- To improve problems related to the intimate sphere proven
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