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Extracts from the leaves of the ginkgo plant have
been used therapeutically in China for millennia. According to fossil records,
the ginkgo plant has been around for over 200 million years and is one of the
oldest still existing tree species on earth. Individual trees live up to 1,000
years. Ginkgo plant, like ginseng, is mentioned in the traditional Chinese
pharmacopoeia. Ginkgo extracts are among the most widely studied and prescribed
drugs in Europe to alleviate symptoms associated with a wide range of
conditions. The main indications for these extracts are peripheral vascular
disease and the therapy of age related cognitive decline. Ginkgo biloba is a mind booster underutilized by the medical profession.
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What's in Ginkgo plant?
Ginkgo plant contains many different substances but most of them fall
into two main categories: Terpenoid
lactones and Flavonoids.
The most unique components of ginkgo leaf extracts are the terpene
trilactones which are structurally complex molecules.
Terpene lactones give ginkgo a bitter and strong flavor.
The most important terpenes are the ginkgolides and bilobides. Ginkgolides have not yet
been found in any other living plant species. Other compounds in ginkgo biloba
include proanthocyanidins, carboxylic acids and non-flavone
glycosides. Flavonoids are natural substances that are also found in fruits
and vegetables. Flavonoids act as antioxidants, have an influence on the immune system,
and interfere with tumor formation. Ginkgo contains many flavonoids but the most
concentrated are kaempferol,
Quercetin, and isorhamnetin. Most ginkgo products on the
market list a flavonoid concentration of 24%. You will often see 24% printed on packages
or bottles of ginkgo plant.
How Does Ginkgo baloba work?
The active ingredients in gingko baloba are believed to have their beneficial
effects by acting as antioxidants, preventing red blood cells and platelets from
aggregating to form clots, allowing more oxygen to reach neurons, and improving
circulation in tiny blood vessels by inducing relaxation of the muscles surrounding blood
vessels. Even circulation to the eyes improves when subjects are given ginkgo.
If you wish to improve
eyesight. For more
information, see ginkgo biloba
brain.
Summary
of ginkgo studies
Ginkgo supplements given to older individuals improve the functioning of the
visual system leading to better processing of visual input. Ginkgo supplements
given to patients with dementia, or mental decline improve quality of life and
enhance positive mood. Ginkgo supplements given to rodents before a stressful
event leads to a better ability to adapt to stress.
Clinical Uses of ginkgo
plant
The primary indications for ginkgo biloba are age related cognitive decline (ARCD) and Alzheimer’s disease.
Age related cognitive decline is a term that describes a collection of symptoms. These
include difficulty in concentration and memory, absent-mindedness, confusion, lack of
mental energy, and sometimes, depressive mood. Some of these symptoms may be associated
with not enough blood reaching the brain, hence a potential justification for the use of
gingko in lessening these symptoms. Ginkgo improves communication between nerve cells and
enhances blood flow to the brain. It is licensed in Germany for the treatment of ARCD.
Ginkgo may have promise in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's when used
together with other conventional medicines. A well publicized study in the Journal of
the American Medical Association indicated that 120 mg of ginkgo extract per day for
one year was able to slightly improve cognitive performance in patients with
Alzheimer’s disease.
Ginkgo plant may show a beneficial effect on
attention, memory and functioning in Multiple Sclerosis patients.
Patients with dementia are helped by ginkgo
herb.
It is unlikely that those with normal memory
function will notice a significant effect from ginkgo herb.
The role of ginkgo biloba in
tinnitus treatment is
still being evaluated.
Ginkgo Improves Blood Flow to the Eyes
Individuals with diabetes mellitus have problems with circulation and
increased clotting tendencies, particularly in small blood vessels. This
can sometimes lead to poor vision due to small clots that form in the
retina of the eye. In a recent study done in Taiwan, ginkgo biloba was
given to type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with eye problems (retinopathy). After taking
ginkgo biloba
orally for 3 months, the tendency for blood to clot was significantly reduced,
red blood cells became more flexible, and blood flow to the retina of the
eye was increased. When red blood cells become more flexible, they are
able to squeeze through and maneuver easier through tiny blood vessels
called capillaries and thus bring more oxygen to tissues and cells.
Comments: It's difficult to know how much ginkgo biloba to
take, but it appears that 40 mg daily is a good option. If you
are taking aspirin or other blood thinners, consult with your doctor to
make sure you are not thinning your blood too much. Ginkgo is best taken
in the morning or midday. Sometimes it can cause shallow sleep if taken
late in the evening.
Ginkgo Good For Vision, Dementia, and Stress
In the first study,
ginkgo supplements given to older
individuals improved the functioning of the visual system leading to
better processing of visual input. In the second study, ginkgo supplements
were given to patients with dementia, or mental decline. The herb led to
improved quality of life and positive mood. The third study was done in
rats. Ginkgo supplements given before a stressful event led to a better
ability to adapt to stress and protected the rats from mental deficits.
There are no accepted standards for how often ginkgo should be used. Just to be
safe, a 40 mg extract once daily is a good option, or perhaps twice daily.
Ginkgo herb and Liver
Ginkgo is able to protect the liver from damage since it has
antioxidant properties, prevents lipid peroxidation and replenishes the glutathione
level. The effects of ginkgo were comparable to that of silymarin.
Gingko biloba herb and vitiligo
Drs. Orest Szczurko and Heather S. Boon of the University of Toronto reviewed
published research regarding natural vitiligo treatment and report that there is
mild to moderate evidence for the benefit of Gingko biloba herb as a natural
vitiligo treatment. BMC Dermatology, May 22, 2008.
Comments: Patients with vitiligo who want to try ginkgo biloba herb
could take a 40 mg capsule twice daily for a few weeks or months to see whether
there is any improvement. One positive effect of ginkgo biloba herb is that it
can enhance mental focus and concentration. If two capsules a day is too potent,
you could drop to one ginkgo capsule daily.
Ginkgo biloba dosage
The majority of the studies done thus far with ginkgo herb have used daily dosages of
120 to 160 mg (50:1 concentration, 24% flavonoids). Patients generally took a
ginkgo biloba dosage of 40 milligrams
three to four times a day. Treatment may be needed for a few weeks before positive results
can be fully appreciated. Most manufacturers have ginkgo herb pills that contain 40 or 60 mg of
ginkgo.
You may wish to start with one 40 mg pill a
day to see if there is any improvement in memory or thinking. Ginkgo herb is best taken early
in the day, and no later than afternoon.
Ginkgo plant Side Effects
Mild stomach or intestinal complaints, headache, and allergic skin reactions have
been reported. Rare cases of seizures have been mentioned in the media in very old
individuals taking ginkgo.
There have been rare mentions of internal
bleeding when ginkgo was combined with other blood thinners such as aspirin or coumadin
(and even ibuprofen). Ginkgo has anti-platelet activity and hence may prolong the time it
takes to form a blood clot. However, a study published in April, 2003 indicates that
Ginkgo Plant Research Update
Extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves
reverses yohimbine-induced spatial working memory deficit in rats.
Behav Pharmacol. 2005 Dec;16(8):651-6. Kunming Institute of Zoology
bGraduate School Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Extract of Ginkgo biloba is used to alleviate age-related decline in cognitive
function, which may be associated with the loss of catecholamines in the
prefrontal cortex. The purpose of this study was to verify whether alpha-2
adrenergic activity is involved in the facilitative effects of extract of Ginkgo
biloba on prefrontal cognitive function. Male Wistar rats were trained to reach
criterion in the delayed alternation task. A pilot study found that 3 or 4 mg/kg
of yohimbine (intraperitoneal)
reduced the choice accuracy of the delayed alternation task in a dose and
delay-dependent manner, without influencing motor ability or perseverative
behaviour. Acute oral pre-treatment with doses of 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg (but not
25 mg/kg) of extract of Ginkgo biloba prevented the reduction in choice accuracy
induced by 4 mg/kg yohimbine. These data suggest that the prefrontal
cognition-enhancing effects of extract of Ginkgo biloba are related to its
actions on alpha-2-adrenoceptors.
Ginkgo biloba Compared with
Cholinesterase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Dementia: A Review Based on
Meta-Analyses by the Cochrane Collaboration.
Kurz A, Van Baelen B. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Technical
University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2004 Jun 28;18(2):217-226.
Data were derived from the Cochrane Collaboration meta-analyses of the
efficacies of ginkgo, donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine on changes in
cognitive function in patients with dementia and, where necessary, were
transformed to standardized mean differences. The proportion of patients
discontinuing trials was used as a proxy measure of tolerability. Outcomes were
assessed after 6 months of treatment. Trial data for cholinesterase inhibitors
were more consistent than those for ginkgo, particularly regarding patient
populations and outcome measures. Significant benefits on cognition vs. placebo
were seen with donepezil, 5 and 10 mg, rivastigmine, 6-12 mg, and galantamine,
16 and 24 mg. Significant benefit vs. placebo with ginkgo was seen only when all
doses were pooled. Similar proportions of patients discontinued treatment with
ginkgo bilbo and placebo. Cholinesterase inhibitors were also well tolerated,
although a significantly greater proportion of patients receiving active
treatment discontinued vs. placebo with some doses. An evidence-based medicine
approach, taking into account the quality of clinical trials, is essential when
assessing the safety and efficacy of medications.
Ginkgo Biloba Extends Life?
If you or a loved one are age 65 or older, you might be interested in hearing
about a French study which revealed that older people who take ginkgo biloba may
live longer. Dr. Jean-Francois Dartigues at the University of Bordeaux followed
a group of 3,534 men and women 65 and older for over a period of 13 years. Those
who used ginkgo were 24 percent less likely to die during that period than those
who did not take the supplement. Ginkgo biloba extract has been sold in France
for more than three decades. At the start of the study, six percent of the
participants were taking ginkgo biloba extract. Although it had no effect on the
likelihood of developing dementia, the researchers found that the herb had a
significant effect on mortality risk. While taking ginkgo isn't certain to help
you live longer, it has many other benefits that make it a worthwhile supplement
to try. For instance, gingko acts as a blood thinner, which helps improve
circulation. It also has many beneficial flavonoids - a group of antioxidants.
Gingko has also been show to help improve brain function. Taking 20 mg to 60 mg
of gingko biloba extract with breakfast a few times a week could make your mind
and body healthier.
Ginkgo herb questions
Q. Is a ginkgo biloba dosage of 120 mg a day okay to take for long periods?
A. We prefer to use no more than 60 mg of ginkgo biloba dosage
daily with a week off each month.
Q. Does ginkgo biloba
help libido?
A. We do not think there is an immediate effect of ginkgo biloba
use and libido. However, over time, use of ginkgo could help improve circulation
in genital regions in some people.
Q. I am having much difficulty finding a mind boosting
product that have ingredients that are safe enough to be used by breast cancer
survivors. I finished radiation treatments in March of 07. I was taking ginkgo
biloba which worked so well for me and I also felt better. Then I discovered
that it had estrogenic like effects on the body and I stopped taking them
because my cancer was 80% ER positive, and 10% progesterone positive.
A. We have not seen any research to indicate ginkgo biloba causes
harm to those with breast cancer. One study concludes, "Ginkgo biloba extract
can be considered as a potential alternative to HRT with chemopreventive effects
on breast cancer. However, further studies on animals and humans will be
required."
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2006 Aug;100(4-5):167-76. Another study says, "In
humans, Ginkgo extracts inhibit the formation of radiation-induced
(chromosome-damaging) clastogenic factors and ultraviolet light-induced
oxidative stress - effects that may also be associated with anticancer activity.
Flavonoid and terpenoid constituents of Ginkgo extracts may act in a
complementary manner to inhibit several carcinogenesis-related processes, and
therefore the total extracts may be required for producing optimal effects."
Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2003 Aug;17(4):405-17.
Q. Is ginkgo useful for
female impotence?
A. There are many other herbs that are more potent than ginkgo for
sexual enhancement.
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A. See a good
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Q. Does the Ginkgo biloba supplement contain special
extract EGb 761?
A. Ginkgo biloba is one of the few herbs that has an accepted
standardization. It has been standardized to
50:1 extract at 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides and a minimum of 6% terpene lactones.
EGB 761 is
basically the same. EGb 761 [Ginkgo biloba
extract EGb 761, Rokan, Tanakan, Tebonin] is a standardised extract of Ginkgo
biloba leaves containing approximately 24% flavone glycosides (primarily
quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin) and 6% terpene lactones (2.8-3.4%
ginkgolides A, B and C, and 2.6-3% bilobalide).
Q. Is ginkgo biloba herb effective for
erectile
dysfunction?
A. Perhaps to a slight extent, there are more potent aphrodisiac
herbs that work better for sexual enhancement and
impotence than ginkgo
biloba herb.
Q. I have a question concerning ginkgo biloba
herb. I have come across research that seems a bit ambiguous. The following
discussion suggests that a large amount of ginkgo biloba can impact fertility. I
take a supplement that has about 25mg per serving. We are endeavoring to have a
child. I wanted to know if gingko Biloba runs the risk of causing chromosomal
abnormalities leading to birth defects.
A. There is no indication that small doses of ginkgo biloba herb
taken by adult men and women causes chromosomal abnormalities although research
in this area is quite limited and little can be said with a great deal of
certainty.
Q. i am 72 yrs old want to take ginkgo biloba
supplement as my short time memory is starting to fail me. i suffer from high
blood pressure, on Losartan 100mg and perindopril 8mg. Could i still take ginkgo
biloba supplements, is it safe?
A. Unexpected reactions can occur when medications are combined
with supplements, particularly in those over the age of 60. It is not possible
to predict the reaction or side effects in any one particular person. However,
if your doctor approves, you could take initially a tiny amount of ginkgo and
gradually increase. For instance the starting ginkgo biloba dosage could be as
little as a third of a 40 mg ginkgo capsule or tablet.
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