Some fabulous health benefits of consuming Ginkgo Biloba
Posted on: 24/Jan/2019 10:37:57 AM
Present growing in China, Ginkgo Biloba is also known by the name ‘Maiden Hair’. The fact is this plant is termed as living fossil because it is the only surviving member belonging to ancient order of plants. The extract got from the dried leaves of ginkgo biloba is used due to the presence of flavonoids and terpenoids in them. The sensational information gathered was this plant has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 1000 years. Various ingredients found in the extract of ginkgo biloba are proanthocyanidins, phenolic acids, flavonoid glycosides, bilobalides etc.
These are the different health benefits we could get from this ginkgo biloba.
Brain health is improved:
It is said that ginkgo biloba could treat cerebral insufficiency plus treats fatigue, headaches etc in us efficiently. Intake of this plant could help in the improvement in concentration, memory power etc of a person. Health of brain is improved.
Manages symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases:
Many people get affected by these brain based issues these days and find their daily lives very tough. Functional capabilities of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s get increased by the intake of ginkgo biloba. When a person having dementia uses this plant for 22 to 24 weeks then there would be reduction in the symptoms of dementia.
Good for heart health:
Health of our heart is very important and in this aspect intake of ginkgo biloba could provide a solution. The point is consumption of this superb plant reduces the building up of plaque that causes arteriosclerosis and reduced LDL cholesterol levels. Regulation of heartbeat is achieved by the antioxidant present in ginkgo biloba.
Relieves anxiety and depression:
Symptoms of anxiety could be managed well by the intake of ginkgo biloba plant. The presence of antioxidants in this plant reduces the anxiety. It is worthy to note that the presence of anti-inflammatory properties in this plant could help in managing the symptoms of depression.
Improves sleep:
Lack of proper sleep is a huge issue and many of us do not get proper sleep in the night time. It is now revealed that the antioxidant property of ginkgo biloba could help in improving our sleep.
