PRIMARY USES:

Memory Loss, Confusion, Dementia (Alzheimer’s Syndrome), Depression in elderly, Dizziness (Vertigo), Ringing in the Ear (Tinnitus), Headache, Peripheral vascular disease

PROPERTIES:

Cerebral Vascular Stimulant

Circulatory Stimulant

Blood Thinner

INDICATIONS;

Ginkgo is effective for increasing cognitive ability, helping memory, increasing concentration capacity, reducing mental fog, helping depression, and increasing energy and vitality. Ginkgo is for cerebral vascular insufficiency and works by increasing blood flow into the head, brain and body, and getting the blood across the blood brain barrier. As one gets older, blood flow to the brain and to the peripheral tissue decreases wit these resulting symptoms. Ginkgo can be a wake up call for those with this system dysfunction. Diminished cerebral circulation can also result in vertigo, ringing in the ear, Alzheimer’s symptoms, forgetfulness and depression. Ginkgo can help all of this. Depression in the elderly may not be a neurotransmitter problem, but a cerebral vascular issue in which Ginkgo is indicated.

Ginkgo is famous in assisting in memory, focus and cognition. While it may help on to study, help memory and cognitive thinking, it works best when this vascular problem is present, especially with the elderly.

Ginkgo may help circulatory headaches that are of a constricted nature. Ginkgo stimulates circulation throughout the body and can help those who run cold (Raynaud’s syndrome), help cold hands and feet and warm one up. Peripheral circulatory deficiency such as that found with diabetics may also be helped with Ginkgo.

Ginkgo also thins blood by diminishing platelet-aggravating factor. As such, it is indicated for those with high blood fats resulting in everything from fatty headaches to allergies, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, prostatitis and pelvic congestion. While Ginkgo can benefit many with fatty thick blood and obvious cardiac problems, Ginkgo is contraindicated for those already om blood thinners.

Ginkgo does not work overnight and is best if used consistently for at least 2 weeks. It can be continued as a long term tonic, especially in the elderly.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:

Prescription blood thinners. Ginkgo may aggravate a small number of cerebral vascular constrictive type headaches. The reputed allergenic aspect of ginkgo due to the ginkolic acid content is rare and requires large serving that make that reaction exceptionally rare.

Ginkgo may potentiate MAO inhibiting antidepressant.

Do not take before surgery.

COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:

Energy/Ginseng Master (if low energy)

Reishi Eleuthero Master (if low energy)

American Ginseng

St. John’s Wort (if depressed)

Ginger (poor circulation)

Head-Aid (if headaches)

TASTE:

Mild

Formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to strength of preparation.