Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba - action

Ginkgo reduces brain ischemia, so it revives its work, and also helps to maintain the proper level of cholesterol. It is also used in emotional disturbances and depression, migraine and Alzheimer's disease.

In turn, the terpene lactones contained in Japanese ginkgo improve blood flow by inhibiting the aggregation (clumping) of blood platelets and preventing the formation of dangerous blood clots.

Ginkgo biloba - tea

Ginkgo biloba tea has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps to remove swelling, dilate blood vessels and fight free radicals. Drinking it is recommended for people suffering from headaches, depression and concentration and memory disorders. It can also be consumed by women during menopause, because ginkgo alleviates its symptoms.

Ginkgo biloba tea - how to prepare it?

To obtain healthy ginkgo biloba tea, pour a tablespoon of powdered leaves of this plant in hot water. Brew the tea for about 15-20 minutes, covered. A glass of strained infusion can be drunk twice a day. You can add a little lemon, honey or raspberry juice to taste.

Japanese ginkgo has properties beneficial to the skin, but also supports the work of the circulatory system. Ginkgo tea is considered a drink of youth. The flavonoids contained in ginkgo have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and terpene lactones improve blood flow.

Ginkgo is a long-lived, even 2,000-year-old tree, which comes from mountainous areas located in China.

Ginkgo biloba - healing properties

Ginkgo biloba has many medicinal properties. Its most valuable part is the leaves. They contain several dozen active substances, including:

• flavonoids
• terpene lactones
• hydro acids
• steroids
• biflavones

The flavonoids contained in ginkgo, i.e. organic chemical compounds, are credited with many good things, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, so they protect against the excess of free radicals dangerous for health. In addition, flavonoids reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, atherosclerosis and strokes.

Deficiency or a complete lack of antioxidants in the diet intensifies the aging process, which is why ginkgo is appreciated by people who want to keep their youthful appearance as long as possible.

Japanese ginkgo - use in cosmetics

Ginkgo biloba extract is an ingredient in cosmetics, including body lotions, that reduce cellulite. It can also be found in skin creams with dilating and bursting capillaries.

Ginkgo biloba - contraindications

Ginkgo biloba is an ingredient in many preparations, however, it should be taken with caution. It is credited with causing uncontrolled bleeding, and even pre-infarction and heart attacks. People suffering from cardiovascular diseases should consult a doctor about the use of ginkgo biloba. In addition, some ingredients in ginkgo biloba can cause allergic reactions