Ginkgo leaves, the leaves of the treeGinkgo Biloba, are usually used in the form of a dry extract from the fresh leaves. The valuable extract is mainly used inBrain dysfunctionor dementia diseases.
Origin
The dry extract is made from the fresh leaves of the treeGinkgo BilobaIt consists of various ingredients such asFlavonoids(secondary plant substances) andTerpenes(Natural substance of plant metabolism).
function
Since manythousand yearsIn China, the dried leaves of the ginkgo tree are already used asProtection against insectsby placing them between book pages, “bookworms” andMouldBut first and foremost, the gingko tree is of course because of itshealing effectknown. For over 2000 years ago, its leaves weretraditional Chinese medicine (TCM)for the treatment ofRespiratory diseasessuch as tuberculosis,asthmaor bronchitisused. Also inSkin diseasesGingko is used to treat wounds, stomach ailments and the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhoea.
Natural ingredients with healing effects
Today we know more about the exact composition of its ingredients. The high concentration ofFlavonoidsand certainTerpene lactones. They are not found in this composition in any other plant. They are mainly attributed ablood circulation stimulating effect,Antioxidative and nerve-protective propertiesand an improvement of theMemory performance Ginkgo preparations are therefore mainly used to treat performance disorders caused by organic brain disorders withMemory problemsandDifficulty concentratingBut also inHeadache, Dizziness,arterial circulatory disorderand for the accompanying treatment of atinnitustrust in the proven healing power of the gingko tree.
Studies prove effectiveness
The University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf provided medical evidence for the effect of ginkgo. The scientists conducted aObservational study with 1500 peopleThe study participants all suffered frombeginning brain dysfunctionsuch as concentration problems, forgetfulness anddecreasing attentionand were treated with a ginkgo extract on an outpatient basis over a period of four to six weeks.
Joy of life into old age
After a short period of time, the majority of patients experienced an improvement inmental performance, thelife qualityand theLife satisfaction. 76.5 percent of the participants showed an improvement in cognitive brain performance. 61.2 percent experienced an improvement in the physical and 72.4 percent in the psychological components of quality of life. Theimproved brain performancealso brought aIncrease in joie de vivreAnyone who strengthens their grey matter early on with a ginkgo extract can demonstrably arm their brain against the aging process.
