What is the ginkgo herb?
Is one of the long-standing perennial herbaceous plants, which is considered one of the oldest trees on the face of the earth. It dates back to the Middle Ages or nearly a thousand years ago. It is the only remaining species of the genus, and the part used is the leaves, Heart shape, is still being grown in the eastern China region, some areas of Japan, America. It is called the temple tree because the Chinese monks were concerned with the care of this tree because of its health benefits. It was also called the Tree of Life of the Japanese because it is the only tree that remained after the bombing of Hiroshima, a tree that extends to a height of thirty or forty meters , A tree that resists all the difficult climatic conditions and can be cultivated in different parts of the world.
Benefits of Ginkgo Herb
- Ginkgo herb contains a high percentage of antioxidants, so it helps in the resistance of cancerous tumors in the body.
- Ginkgo herb reduces high blood pressure, increases blood flow, treats poor blood circulation, and prevents atherosclerosis and heart disease, such as heart attacks, stroke, and coronary artery disease.
- Ginkgo herb is anti-muscular stenosis, muscle pain and general inflammation in the body, and also resist the signs of aging in the elderly.
- It increases the blood flow in the brain, so it helps to significantly boost memory and treat Alzheimer’s, as well as increase IQ in the individual, as it improves mental and mental abilities.
- Improves the function of the nervous system cells and prevents its malaise.
- It is useful in treating chronic “wheezing” in the ear, especially in the elderly.
- Treats bladder problems, and is helpful in treating the problem of urinary incontinence.
- Improves insulin secretion in the blood, reducing its high sugar content.
- Ginkgo herb has high effectiveness in the treatment of asthma, and other respiratory problems.
- Prevents fluid from entering the body.
- Reduces the complications of high diabetes in adults, which protects against the symptoms of impotence in men.
Side effects of ginkgo herb
Despite the great health benefits of this herb, it advises the pregnant or breastfeeding mother not to eat it, as well as children under the age of 12. It can also cause some side effects, such as muscle cramps, or bloody hemorrhage, especially if taken with blood thinners such as aspirin, also may cause problems in digestion, and some skin problems such as allergies or irritating itching in the skin.