The leaves of the medicinal plant Ginkgo biloba (biloba gingo) are used in Chinese medicine, and in Western medicine, and in cosmetology. People’s healers have been aware of its properties for hundreds of years.
Today, in official medicine, the following properties of the relict tree leaf extract are used:
- Disinfecting.
- Antiallergic.
- Antiviral.
- Decongestant.
The leaves of the tree contain active substances such as flavonoids (twenty-four percent of the total mass), organic acids and phenolic compounds. A relic tree is the only plant on the planet that contains ginkgolides. They are known in medicine for their ability to increase the elasticity of the walls of the blood vessels of the brain. This leads to an improvement in the supply of the brain with essential substances and oxygen.
Relic tree
Ginkgo biloba tree has been growing on our planet. It has existed on Earth for more than two hundred million years. The homeland of this medicinal plant is considered to be eastern countries such as China, Japan and Korea. Ginkgo biloba was introduced to Europe only at the beginning of the 18th century, and now it grows in parks. This tree sometimes reaches a height of twenty-five meters. It is called the dinosaur tree. A leaf of ginkgo biloba looks like a duck's paw. The plant resembles conifers, although ginkgo biloba drops foliage for the winter. The origin of the tree dates back to ferns.
Composition and form of release
The medicine from relict tree foliage is available in various forms. The most common are pills. For example, "Ginkgo Biloba Evalar." According to the instructions, each tablet includes forty mg of relict tree extract and twenty mg of glycine. To produce a half kilogram of extract, thirty kilograms of foliage is required.
Biological active additives with relict tree extract are available in the form of:
The composition of the capsules "Ginkgo Biloba" includes:
- Relic tree extract.
- Cellulose.
- Calcium stearate.
- Vitamins
- Gelatin.
- Lactose Monohydrate.
Drug exposure
Ginkgo biloba extract (this information is provided in the instructions) contains many components. It is difficult to evaluate its effect on individual processes in the human body. According to the instructions, "Ginkgo Biloba" is a natural medicine. Its useful properties:
- Exposure to the vessels of the human brain in order to improve the performance of the brain, to maintain memory function, deteriorating with age, to improve blood circulation. According to the instructions for the use of Ginkgo Biloba tablets, when they are regularly taken, blood circulation in the brain is stabilized. The brain begins to be much better supplied with glucose and oxygen. According to the instructions for use "Ginkgo Biloba", glycine, which is part of the drug, is responsible for metabolic processes in the brain tissue.
- Protection of the human body from free radicals, cells from oxidation. Instructions for use "Ginkgo Biloba" confirms that drugs with this plant dilate blood vessels, normalize metabolic processes, inhibit the influence of unoccupied radicals on the heart and brain, prevent blood clots from appearing in blood vessels (the medication blocks the connection of platelets to each other, and then their attachment to the walls vessels). The substances contained in this plant reduce the rate of destruction of ascorbic acid in the body.
- Effects on metabolic processes in cells, blood circulation at the micro level, vasomotor processes occurring in blood vessels. Leaf extract is used by cardiologists in the treatment of vascular insufficiency. For example, in the treatment of hypoxia.
- Neuroprotective effect. The drug does not allow damage to brain neurons. Instructions "Ginkgo Biloba" confirms that the drug affects the metabolic properties of dopamine and serotonin, because of this, the medication helps to cope with depression.
- Kidney tissue protection. The instruction "Ginkgo Biloba" confirms that the drug reduces proteinuria, has the ability to remove fluids from the body and normalizes blood flow in the kidneys.
- Prevention of asthma attacks.
- Improving the quality of life in people of advanced age by improving the process of cerebral circulation, normalizing metabolic processes. Using "Ginkgo Biloba" allows you to reduce the likelihood of heart failure and heart attacks in people of advanced years, lower cholesterol and normalize brain activity. The use of "Ginkgo Biloba" by people of advanced age helps to normalize hearing, speech, vision, movement functions, memory, and eliminate cycle disorders.
Doctors recommend using drugs with relict tree extract with:
- Dyscirculatory encephalopathy.
- Memory impairment, fear for no reason, decreased ability to learn, violation of the regime of day and night.
- Dementia in old age.
- Weakness, fatigue.
- Violation of blood flow and microcirculation.
- Violations of the reaction of nerve endings.
Dosage
The dosage regimen and duration of therapy with the drug "Ginkgo Biloba" is determined by the attending physician in person. The instruction for the medication recommends using it for at least three months, taking one or two tablets (60-120 mg) once or twice a day. A few months later, to consolidate the therapeutic result, the course of treatment should be resumed. In the treatment of protracted prolonged painful conditions, it is possible to use six capsules per day. Preparations with relict tree extract must be swallowed with water.
Side effects
Despite the fact that "Ginkgo Biloba" is considered a well-tolerated drug, sometimes in patients with personal intolerance to the substances included in the medication, digestive system malfunctions and allergic reactions may occur. According to the reviews of those who used this drug, such unpleasant reactions as irritability, drowsiness or insomnia, headache can occur. Instructions for use "Ginkgo Biloba" contains the following contraindications for use:
- Age less than sixteen years, since laboratory studies on the effectiveness of taking the drug by patients of this age are absent.
- Personal intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Epilepsy.
- The period of scheduled operations.
For pregnant patients and during lactation, the drug is prescribed by the attending physician only for strict indications.
Duration and storage conditions
Instructions for use "Ginkgo Biloba" confirms that the drug does not require special storage conditions. It should be in a dry place at the temperature of the living room. The shelf life of the Ginkgo Biloba tablets (according to the instructions) is three years from the date of manufacture. When the tablets were released, it is indicated on the package.
Analogs
Instructions for use "Ginkgo Biloba" confirms the existence of numerous medicinal analogues:
- "Ginkgo Biloba Evalar."
- "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz."
- "Vertex".
- "Tanakan."
"Ginkgo Biloba Evalar"
According to the instructions for use, "Ginkgo Biloba Evalar" helps to normalize blood circulation and increase the efficiency of the brain. The composition of the medication includes relict tree extract and glycine. According to the instructions for use, ginkgo biloba extract normalizes blood circulation and the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain, helps keep the vessels elastic and strong. Glycine normalizes metabolic processes in brain tissues. As indicated in the Ginkgo Biloba instructions, glycine also helps improve memory and attention.
There are contraindications for taking the drug: personal sensitivity and intolerance to the components, pregnancy, lactation. Before using Ginkgo Biloba Evalar, it is recommended that you seek medical advice.
According to the instructions for use of Ginkgo Biloba Evalar, adults and children over the age of twelve take one tablet a day (for example, at lunch). The course of administration takes about three weeks. According to the instructions, "Ginkgo Biloba Evalar" is recommended to take three times a year.
The shelf life of the drug is two years.
"Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz"
The bioactive supplement "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" according to the instructions is intended to increase the intellectual abilities of patients of different ages and to normalize memory. Supplements will be useful for the prevention of blood flow disorders in the head in people of advanced age. The vitamins of the drug "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" are needed by the human body for a good metabolism and for the functioning of the nervous system.
In one tablet "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" there is:
- Relict tree leaf extract containing flavonoids, amino acids, and other beneficial trace elements. Flavonoids have an antimicrobial effect, prevent the appearance of sclerotic lesions, slow down blood coagulation, and reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries.
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine). It helps to normalize the functioning of the nervous system, participates in the carbohydrate, protein, fat and water metabolic processes of the human body. Thiamine increases the body's resistance to infectious diseases, stabilizes acidity, improves memory and nervous system activity. With a lack of thiamine in the body, the functions of the working activity of the nervous system and the function of the muscles are violated. A deficiency of this vitamin develops depression and nervous breakdowns.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). It is a catalyst for metabolic processes in the body. He is actively involved in the breakdown of fats and the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system. This vitamin is necessary for the human body during the formation of red blood cells for tissue regeneration.
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). It plays a major role in metabolism, is required for protein breakdown. This beneficial substance reduces cholesterol. Without this useful component, the peripheral and central nervous system cannot function correctly. Vitamin B6 takes an active part in the production of the hormone of happiness. With insufficient vitamin B6, serious heart diseases appear.
Before using the bioactive supplement "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" you need to consult your doctor. The drug may have side effects on the human body. Adults need to take it once a day, one capsule, which must be swallowed whole, without chewing, with water. To obtain a lasting result, you need to take these bioactive additives every day for several months. After you need to interrupt for a month, and then, if necessary, repeat the reception.
Supplement "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" helps well with the occurrence of such painful sensations:
- Pain in the head or dizziness.
- Noise in ears.
- Impaired memory.
- Inability to concentrate on the task.
- The appearance of fear for no apparent reason.
- Violation of the regime of day and night.
- Sclerosis in the elderly.
The bioactive supplement "Ginkgo Biloba Doppelherz" is not recommended for use in such cases:
- Age to fourteen years. There are no scientific studies on taking the drug under the age of fourteen, so this drug is not recommended for minors.
- Pregnancy or lactation.
- Personal intolerance to the components of the drug due to possible allergies.
- An acute period of impaired normal blood flow in the brain or a heart attack.
- With concomitant use with anticoagulants.
- Epilepsy. Seizures may become more frequent.
"Ginkgo Biloba Forte"
According to the instructions for use, "Ginkgo Biloba Forte" is made in tablets, the composition of which is as follows:
- Relic tree extract.
- Green tea.
- Pollen of flowers, dried onions.
- Lactose Monohydrate.
- Stearic acid.
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone.
The package includes thirty pieces of tablets.
According to the instructions, "Ginkgo Biloba Forte" has the following pharmacological effects:
- The drug normalizes the pressure in the vessels of the brain, prevents the connection of several platelets with each other, acts antihypoxically on the tissue and prevents the formation of free radicals. Supplements normalize circulation in the vessels of the brain and all body tissues, normalize the elasticity of blood vessels, and reduce the likelihood of edema at the level of the head and in peripheral tissues.
- The constituents of this dietary supplement, such as methylxanthines and catechins, have bright antioxidant properties, reduce stress, have a positive effect on the human body's immunity, and tone it. Methylxanthines and catechins exhibit a hypotensive, angioprotective effect, stimulate the breakdown of fat in all cells of adipose tissue. This actively helps reduce weight, which is very important for people who want to lose weight.
- Dried onion has an anti-atherosclerotic effect, reduces the increase in cholesterol deposits in the vessel wall and reduces the formation of blood clots.
- Flower pollen contains vital unsaturated acids, without which complete cell restoration does not occur. Flower pollen reduces the concentration of cholesterol and helps to remove it from the human body. The active substances of flower pollen inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and regulate its work, which is extremely important for increasing the bioavailability of biologically active substances. In the pollen of flowers is a complex of very important vitamins. Its complex vitamin composition has a positive effect on the circulatory system of the human body and has a cardiotonic effect, supports the immune system.
- The effects of the components of Ginkgo Biloba Forte ensure good functioning of the circulatory system of the brain at the microcirculatory level, have an anti-sclerotic effect, reduce thrombosis, restore the regeneration of vascular cells and rational nutrition of the cells of the nervous system, have a positive effect on the body’s immunity, reduce sensitivity to weather conditions and have beneficial effects affect the human condition during periods of anomalies.
Ginkgo Biloba Forte is recommended for use as an additional source of flavonglycosides:
- During the recovery period after a stroke.
- During the recovery period after an outflow of blood into the retina.
- To normalize blood flow.
- With atherosclerosis of the vessels of the brain and myocardium.
- With a decrease in human performance.
- With anemia.
The medication is not recommended for taking:
- With personal intolerance to the components.
- Pregnancy
- During lactation.
The medication for adults and children over fourteen years of age should be taken one tablet twice a day with meals. The duration of admission should be a month. Taking this medication can be repeated two or three times a year.
The drug must be kept in a dry, dark, inaccessible to small children box at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C for no more than two years.
"Vertex"
Doctors recommend using this Ginkgo Biloba analog as an active nutritional supplement for:
- Strengthening the elasticity of blood vessels.
- Improvement of blood flow in the brain.
- Normalization of metabolic processes of substances in cells.
The drug "Vertex" stimulates the tone in the veins, regulates the filling of blood vessels with blood and protects against hypoxia. Indication for the use of "Vertex" may be slight dizziness, impaired human memory, poor concentration.
The composition of the drug mainly includes relict tree extract and other auxiliary components. Vertex should be taken, according to the instructions, in the dosage regimen indicated by the attending physician.
"Tanakan"
The drug includes squeezed wood and is produced in the form of capsules. As a result of taking this medication, the appearance of blood clots is prevented, vision, memory improves.
This medicinal substance fights inflammatory processes and has a diuretic effect. Doctors strongly recommend using the drug for progressive atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and impaired vision. The total period of therapy is three months.
It is not recommended to take medication for diseases of the digestive system, liver and stomach diseases.