Ginkgo

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