The Ginkgo is a very unique and distinctive deciduous tree from the Ginkgo family. It is considered a living fossil, originating in China, where its name means "silver apricot."
It is also known as the "40-shield tree" due to the economic value paid for it at the time in Europe. The active part of this plant is its leaves, which contain phenolic compounds (flavonols such as quercetin and kemferol), hydroxycinnamates, apigenin biflavones (such as bilobetin, ginkgetin, and sciadopitisine), oligomeric proanthocyanidins, terpene lactones (such as ginkgolides and the sesquiterpene bilobalide), and phytosterols.
Antiplatelet agent: increases tolerance to anoxia and hypoxia (increases glucose and oxygen uptake and decreases oxygen requirements in the brain).
Antioxidant: captures free radicals and inhibits the generation of reactive oxygen species.
Neuroprotective.
At the auditory level, it improves the ultrastructural quality of the vestibular sensory epithelium, modulating capillary permeability and general microcirculation.
Main indications
Circulatory failure (improves blood flow to the brain).
Memory and attention deficit (improves cognitive ability).
Vertigo and dizziness.
Instructions for use
Take 1-2 capsules daily.
Precautions
It can enhance the anticoagulant and antiplatelet effects of some medications.
Its use is not recommended in people with epilepsy without the supervision of a specialist.
