Ginkgo Biloba is one of the world's oldest living tree species. They are tall hardy trees with distinctive fan-shaped leaves, native to China and Japan. Due to its unique biochemistry, the tree lives over 2000 years and is remarkably resistant to env...
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Ginkgo Biloba is one of the world's oldest living tree species. They are tall hardy trees with distinctive fan-shaped leaves, native to China and Japan. Due to its unique biochemistry, the tree lives over 2000 years and is remarkably resistant to environmental pollutants and pests. Ginkgo Biloba is considered a sacred tree by the Chinese, and has been used in oriental medicine since ancient times for respiratory ailments and brain function. The main active components in Ginkgo Biloba leaves are the flavoglycosides. These compunds have anti-oxidant and free radical properties.
Gingko Biloba has proven beneficial for the following:
- inhibiting blood clotting and platelet aggregation
- lowering of blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels
- prevention of coronary disease
- improving memory and enhancing alertness
- neutralization of free radicals
- helpful in Alzheimer's disease
- increasing blood flow to the brain
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Directions
Adults: Take one to two capsules daily.
Ingredients
Standardized Gingko Biloba (Leaf Extract) - 60 mg
Standardized to contain 24% Flavoglycosides and 6% Terpene Lactones. Additional ingredients include soyabean oil, lecithin and bees wax.
This product contains no Artificial Preservatives, Color, Milk, Soya, Corn, Wheat or Yeast.
Cautions
No known toxicities: Rare cases of gastric upset or headaches have been reported.
Potential drug interaction with warfarin or aspirin.
Not recommended for pregnant or lactatingwomen.
Consult a health professional if you are taking medication.
May diminish effects of seizures in epilepsy.
Additional Information
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All Swiss Herbal products are packed in tamper-proof pharmaceutical-grade& recyclable containers.
All vitamins and supplements are guaranteed for purity, potency and stability for up to three years.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
