The efficacy and function of Ginkgo biloba leaves

Ginkgo leaves are a common Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a relatively high medicinal value. It can be used to lower people's cholesterol. We know that many people now have high cholesterol due to their diet, which is very bad for the body. With ginkgo leaves, some symptoms caused by high cholesterol can be greatly improved. Of course, ginkgo leaves have many other functions. Let's take a look at the functions and effects of ginkgo leaves.

Although ginkgo leaves are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, ordinary people don’t know much about them. People don’t even know what they are or what they are used for. Now, experts will give us a detailed explanation of the effects and functions of ginkgo leaves.

Ginkgo biloba is a plant with high medicinal value. Ginkgo, also known as white fruit and maidenhair tree, belongs to the gymnosperm family. All other plants in the same phylum have become extinct and are called "relict plants."

Ginkgo biloba leaf benefits and effects

1. Reduce the cholesterol level in human blood and prevent arteriosclerosis. It has a significant effect on improving physical fatigue, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, etc. in middle-aged and elderly people after light activities.

2. It lowers blood pressure by increasing vascular permeability and elasticity, and has a good antihypertensive effect.

3. It can significantly reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain and back pain during menstruation. It is also effective in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

4. Ginkgo leaf preparations combined with hypoglycemic drugs have a good effect in the treatment of diabetes and can be used as an auxiliary drug for diabetes.

5. It can eliminate the deposited components on the blood vessel wall, improve blood flow changes, enhance the deformability of red blood cells, reduce blood viscosity, make blood flow smooth, and prevent and treat cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction. It also has a certain effect on Alzheimer's disease caused by arteriosclerosis.

6. Reduce lipid peroxidation levels, reduce freckles, moisturize the skin and beautify the face. Laxative, diuretic, detoxifying and detoxifying. It has a significant effect on improving women's menopausal syndrome.

7. Pay attention to the quality of ginkgo leaves, whether they are moldy or contaminated. Furthermore, do not use too much dosage. Generally 5-6 grams is appropriate. It can be decocted or brewed with boiling water, but it is not suitable for long-term continuous use. People with a history of allergies should use with caution.

After reading the above experts’ explanation, we have learned about the effects and functions of ginkgo leaves. It can be seen that it has good medicinal value. However, it should be noted that ginkgo leaves cannot be eaten directly, because eating them without processing will cause poisoning. Generally, ginkgo leaves used as medicine have undergone certain processing.