Ginkgo Biloba supplement: what it is used for
Ginkgo Biloba supplement is used in several areas because it has several properties, in fact:
- It is a blood thinner due to its activity as a platelet-derived factor (PAF) antagonist, this allows an improvement in venous and arterial circulation and an increase in 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 to 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 sexual stimulant for women because it increases vascularization and oxygenation of genital tissues.
- It is a relaxant the nervous system and helps counteract nervous hunger.