Ginkgo biloba - the tree of life

To start a little bit of history. Ginkgo biloba is the oldest tree that grows on Earth. For two hundred million years of existence, these plants survived all the catastrophes that took place on our planet. At present, high, with sprawling crown trees of Ginkgo biloba can be found in the forests of East China.

Mention of the sacred tree of the temples, giving stamina and longevity, can be found even in the ancient Chinese books. Oriental monks planted this tree near sacred places and monasteries, as a symbol of the fortitude and vitality of the Earth. The Japanese worshiped the Ginkgo biloba, collecting its leaves during the fall leaves, and the seed pulp was used in the national cuisine. In the seventeenth century, the tree was brought to the botanical gardens of Europe and North America.

Ginkgo is a durable tree, the age of which reaches thousands of years. These plants easily take root on any soil, are resistant to air pollution, are not afraid of fungal and viral diseases.

Beneficial features

The great life force of a tree is explained by its composition. This is the only plant containing special substances with specific properties that increase the elasticity of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in them, having vasodilating properties and suppressing inflammatory reactions. Eastern medicine used to treat fruits and leaves of the tree. Currently, the leaves of the plant are used for medical purposes. Scientists came to the conclusion that the biological substances contained in Ginkgo biloba stimulate the vital forces of the body, prevent aging of the brain and are unique in the treatment of chronic vascular diseases. Scientists have created an extract of Ginkgo biloba, which has a beneficial effect on cerebral circulation.

Medical use

In America, Ginkgo biloba, preparations with an extract of which are very popular, is in high demand. In Europe, they are most prescribed for symptoms of memory impairment and aging, and eastern medicine uses them extensively along with ginseng to restore and improve the entire body.

Preparations of Ginkgo biloba are used for:

- improvement of the exchange processes,

- reduction of the oxidative reaction, which disturbs the work of membranes,

- protection of brain cells from destruction,

- restoration of cell function,

- increase the ability to produce glucose tissues, which increases the energy of the body,

- improvement of oxygen saturation,

- stimulation of brain activity,

- a positive effect on the state of the nervous system,

- Improve the work of the adrenal glands.

Anti-inflammatory properties are used to treat radiation sickness and burns.

Ginkgo biloba is a wonderful antioxidant, it has the following useful properties:

- restores cells in cases of damage to diabetes mellitus,

- helps with a hindered venous outflow, promotes tissue repair after ischemia,

- restores sleep disturbance,

- contributes to the improvement of vision, including cataracts,

- Supports vision in diabetes mellitus,

- helps with hearing disorders, noise in the ears,

- improves the condition of the vessels of the lower limbs and helps with arthrosis,

- helps to improve the condition with allergy, bronchial asthma,

- inhibits the process of converting cholesterol into plaques,

- used in the treatment of intermittent claudication and cramps in the legs,

- improves the condition of the digestive system.

A tree that has been able to survive for many millennia, proved to be able to withstand various negative environmental factors, is now actively used by man for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.