What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ginkgo?

What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ginkgo?

As people’s awareness of traditional Chinese medicine becomes higher and higher in modern society, many friends’ first reaction after getting sick is to take traditional Chinese medicine, because traditional Chinese medicine can treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Western medicine can have certain toxic side effects on people's bodies, so this makes people more aware of the importance of taking precautions against their own health. So what are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ginkgo? Regarding this question, please share with me in the next period of time.

Ginkgo biloba benefits:

It can strengthen the lung qi, calm wheezing and coughing, stop leukorrhea, and reduce bowel movements. 【Indications】Asthma, cough with phlegm, leucorrhea, leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, gonorrhea, frequent urination.

Ginkgo biloba's effects:

1. Delay aging. Because ginkgo nuts are rich in vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene, etc., they can be antioxidant, protect the integrity of cells and delay aging.

2. Beautify and nourish the skin. Because ginkgo fruit has antioxidant effects, it can remove free radicals in the body. The flavonoids it contains can prevent the formation and deposition of pigments in the dermis, achieving the effect of whitening and preventing spots. Some of the trace elements also have the functions of scavenging oxygen free radicals and inhibiting melanin. Moreover, it can prevent the formation of wrinkles, improve the blood microcirculation of the skin, accelerate the metabolism of the skin, and restore the elasticity and redness of the skin.

3. Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It contains antiplatelet activating factors, which can prevent blood coagulation, improve blood circulation, and prevent the formation of blood clots. Flavonoids can dilate blood vessels, eliminate free radicals, prevent arteriosclerosis, prevent myocardial infarction, and enhance body immunity.

4. Eliminate and sterilize. Ginkgo fruit has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal functions, and anti-tumor effects, and has certain effects on the reproductive system, digestive system, urinary system, etc.

The above paragraphs have shared with us the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ginkgo. I sincerely hope that my friends can read the above content carefully so that they can better use Ginkgo in their daily lives. Of course, I would like to remind everyone that we must understand which Chinese medicines have incompatible effects with ginkgo, so that we can better avoid taking them at the same time.

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