Welcome
back my fellow learners, hope you all had a good New Year? Today we
are going to learn about the Ginkgo tree.
This is
one late bloomer. Ginkgo, which is the oldest tree species, has been
used medicinally for around 4,000 years. However, it has only been
the last two decades that medical researchers discovered evidence
which could offer a glimmer of hope for a range of age-related
issues.
Ginkgo trees, also referred to as maidenhairs, are planted on city streets. The tree's fruit gives out an awful smell when decomposing, and can sometimes cause skin irritations, however, the almond shaped seeds found within is a prize indeed within Asian markets. It is the pretty, fan-shaped leaf, not the fruit, which has excited scientists lately.
Ginkgo trees, also referred to as maidenhairs, are planted on city streets. The tree's fruit gives out an awful smell when decomposing, and can sometimes cause skin irritations, however, the almond shaped seeds found within is a prize indeed within Asian markets. It is the pretty, fan-shaped leaf, not the fruit, which has excited scientists lately.
Although little known outside of
health food stores, a concentrated extract has been the number one
drug within Germany, where it is commonly used to aid asthma and
circulation issues. And, unlike most plant-based agents, ginkgo
preparations have been thoroughly tested on people, not just on
animals and laboratories.
Powerful medicine
What's exactly is in ginkgo extract, and what does it do?
Gingko is said to greatly improve tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears, relieve a few Alzheimer's symptoms, decrease inflammation due to asthma and allergies, combat stroke damage, reduce multiple sclerosis outbreaks and decrease peripheral vascular disease.
The active ingredients include compounds known as ginkgolides. One of these, is ginkgolide B, has been proved to suppress a clot promoting substance found within the human body know as platelet activating factor, or PAF for short. Since PAF is a main player in a body fighting against allergic inflammation and asthma, the disease-fighting potential of this plant is most intriguing.
Powerful medicine
What's exactly is in ginkgo extract, and what does it do?
Gingko is said to greatly improve tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears, relieve a few Alzheimer's symptoms, decrease inflammation due to asthma and allergies, combat stroke damage, reduce multiple sclerosis outbreaks and decrease peripheral vascular disease.
The active ingredients include compounds known as ginkgolides. One of these, is ginkgolide B, has been proved to suppress a clot promoting substance found within the human body know as platelet activating factor, or PAF for short. Since PAF is a main player in a body fighting against allergic inflammation and asthma, the disease-fighting potential of this plant is most intriguing.
This and
other substances have shown numerous benefits for old age, especially
those resulting from a reduced blood supply to the brain. These
effects are said to come from the ginkgo's ability to be able to
dilate arteries and capillaries, which are the blood vessels which
nourishes a body's tissues.
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