Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba leaves have various health benefits, namely the blood flow, oxygen and nutrients into the blood vessels of the brain, eyes, ears and other body parts. The leaves contain flavonoids, terpenoids, antioxidants, vitamin C and carotene. Flavonoids act as antioxidants which neutralize free radicals that can cause damage to body tissue, causing cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and memory loss. Terpenoids act as anti against platelet activating factor (PAF) which serves to prevent blood coagulation. PAF has a big share in the process of blood vessel blockages that cause heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and the rejection of transplanted organs. The combination of flavonoids and terpenoids which is a combination of antioxidants and antiPAF function as a blood diluent and opening blood vessels, particularly blood circulation to the brain, will provide extra nutrients that are beneficial in improving memory, concentration, eyesight and hearing. 

Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is an annual plant, can reach hundreds of years old. The trunk can reach 24 meters, with the same branch with the trunk rigid. Tapered trunk shoots like javelins, and everything is covered by small leaves which soften the figure of the tree. The leaves are like maidenhair ferns postar, yellowish green colour, and shaped like a fan, with leaf veins spreading radially. These herbal plants do not flower and bear fruit because it is a seed plant opened. Seeds protected by a layer of soft tissue, known as the coated seeds. 


Ginkgo biloba fruit consists of three layers namely epikarpium, mesokarpium and endokarpium. Ginkgo fruit extract can also be used as such leaves. Ginkgo fruit extracts can be consumed in pill form, capsules, or liquid concentrated. Ginkgo biloba extract juice is indicated for: 1) improve the symptoms associated with cerebrovascular disorders (stroke, vertigo, migraine) and peripheral circulatory disorders in the elderly by increasing blood flow, 2) treat memory disorders, lack of concentration, fatigue physical and mental, adaptation difficulties, dementia, Alzheimer's, 3) improving intellectual ability, 4) improve stamina. 


Ginkgo biloba seeds, leaves and fruit can be used as Ginkgo extract. Ginkgo seeds contain active ingredients that are classified into two parts, namely flavone glycosides and terpene lactones. In addition to the active ingredient, Ginkgo seeds also contain 4-0 - methyl pyridoxine, a vitamin B6 anti neurotoxins. Besides extracted, the seeds can also be used as snacks (snacks), savoury sweet taste similar to nuts. Efficacy of Ginkgo seeds is overcome heart disease, vaginal discharge, body weakness, impaired hearing and vision in the elderly, lower levels of cholesterol and eliminates black spots on the face.