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GINKGO, Ginkgo biloba |
| Parts used: Leaves |
| Constituents: Flavonoids; quercitin, flavone glycosides, Diterpenes, Sesquiterpene, Organic acids,
Terpenoid compounds |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Vasodilator |
Opens up peripheral circulation, in diabetes and good for cerebral
circulation.
Headaches, prophylactic for strokes, aids concentration, memory and learning
process, esp. impaired cerebro-vascular circulation or mental deterioration due to
aging, ringing in the ears due to poor circulation. Coronary deficiency with
angina pectoris, paresthesia, poor vision, varicose veins |
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Antispasmodic |
Asthma |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Reduces prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis |
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Anti-fungal
Anti-biotic |
Staphylococcus |
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Antagonists to PAF |
Platelet activating factor (PAF), reduces clotting,
Thrombosis |
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Anti-oedema |
To decrease capillary permeability, prevent swelling,
cerebral oedema |
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Antioxidant |
Aging, premature senility, MS, support in breast and prostate cancer |
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Used in hyper active children, ADD +hydration |
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Herbal extract,
20-40mL per week |
Energetics: Warming, drying, bitter, astringent, sweet |
Meridians: heart, lung, kidney |
Contraindications: Pregnancy,
peptic and duodenal ulcers |
Caution: too large a dose
suppresses the digestive secretions |
Surgical concerns: Risk
of bleeding, especially when combined with other drugs that inhibit clotting |
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Recommendations: Discontinue at least 36 hours before surgery (use Arnica
30C 3 days before and after) |
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