GINKGO:

Plant name: Ginkgo Biloba 

   

Active constituents: Ginkgolides and flavonoids 

 

Medicinal Properties:  

• Antioxidant: decrease lipid peroxidation, increase SOD, increase catalase- The 2 proposed mechanisms of action are (1) directly scavenging free radicals and (2) in- directly inhibiting formation of free radicals.   
• Neurotransmitter enhancer: increase dopamine and NE 
• Neuroprotective- decrease beta amyloid 
• Anxiolytic at low dose 
• Adaptogen: restores brain levels of catecholamines, serotonin, and corticosterone after stress