Ginkgo Biloba is a natural herb and these days is widely used for making natural memory enhancement supplements. Let’s know more about this herb by going back to history, then how it was used in ancient times and finally how will it beneficial to us. But still picture will be incomplete if don’t talk about the other side of the coin, its side effects.

Know about Ginkgo Biloba:

Ginko Biloba is the oldest tree used by Chinese for treating various ailments. In 1700s it was been introduced in Europe and seeing its benefits, slowly it reached to people all around the world. Ginkgos tree is very large one with height ranging from 20m – 150 m. Over the years, physicians have used this herb for curing people. Effectively this herb has been used to control allergies & asthma, improving blood circulation, improve memory power, treating cerebral vascular deficiencies and killing free radicals that add to aging. Most importantly it is used for treating people who suffer from mental fatigue and lack energy.

What does Ginkgo Biloba mainly comprises of?

Ginkgo Biloba mainly comprises of active components like terpene lactones, and flavnonoids, bilobalide, kaempferol and quercetin.

How is Ginkgo used?

Ginko biloba herbal extracts are used for making tablets, tea and capsules. At times, it is been used for making skin care products as well.

Benefits of using Ginkgo Biloba Herb Extracts

* Increases blood flow in body

* Improves brain functioning, Enhance Your Memory,

* increases metabolism efficiency,

* Regulates neurotransmitters,

* Boosts oxygen levels

* Treats libido

* Helps in curing skin disorders

* Avoids damage to organs

* Prevents Alzheimer disease

* Reduces leg pain caused by narrowing of arteries

Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects

* Can cause gastrointestinal discomfort

* Should not be consumed with any anti depressant drug

* May increase risk of bleeding

* Must not be used by a pregnant women

* Headaches

* Diarrhea, vomiting

* Nausea

* Restlessness



By: J Rigler