Description
Ginkgo biloba
A Vogel Ginkgo biloba drops is an antioxidant-rich herb use to enhance brain health and treat a variety of conditions. Although dietary supplements typically contain extracts of the plant’s leaves, ginkgo biloba seeds are commonly use for healing purposes in traditional Chinese medicine.1
Ginkgo Biloba drops contains numerous flavonoids, compounds which proponents suggest can protect against aging-related issues such as dementia by improving blood flow to the brain, among other benefits.
Ginkgo biloba Drops Benefits
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Glaucoma
- High blood pressure
- Insulin resistance
- Multiple sclerosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Sexual dysfunction in women
- Tinnitus
Brain Health
So far, studies testing ginkgo biloba’s effects against aging declines in brain health have yielded mixed results. A review of studies using the standardized Ginkgo extract EGb 761 found the supplement to be more effective than placebo in most cases of Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular or mixed dementia
The review was unable to identify a consistent benefit for using Ginkgo in the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions.
In addition, ginkgo biloba drops is said to preserve memory, as well as promote recovery from stroke.
Scientific studies support some, but not all ginkgo benefits.2 Here’s a look at the science behind the potential health benefits of ginkgo biloba
Eye Health
Ginkgo biloba shows promise in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Ginkgo contains natural properties that act as antioxidants and improve blood flow. This effect has been shown to reduce retinal degeneration. There’s also evidence of Ginkgo producing color vision improvements for patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Blood Pressure
It’s too soon to tell whether ginkgo biloba can help treat high blood pressure, according to a research review published in Phytomedicine in 2014.2 Although six of the nine reviewed clinical trials found that gingko may help reduce blood pressure, the herb did not appear to have significant effects on blood pressure in the other three trials.
ginkgo biloba drops side effects
Ginkgo may trigger the following side effects: allergic skin reactions, diarrhea, digestive problems, dizziness, headaches, muscle weakness, and nausea.
Since ginkgo biloba may affect blood clotting, it shouldn’t be used by people with bleeding disorders or those who are taking medication or supplements that affect blood clotting, such as warfarin, aspirin, garlic, vitamin E and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Some cases of bleeding have occurred in individuals who were not on another blood thinner. Individuals with epilepsy or diabetes should also avoid use of ginkgo, unless the herb is taken under the supervision of a medical professional. Pregnant women shouldn’t take ginkgo.
