Ginkgo Biloba - instructions and reviews of use. Ginkgo biloba medicinal properties, uses and recipes

Despite the rapid development of traditional medicine, medicines made from natural ingredients are still very popular. Their list is huge, but today I want to talk about ginkgo biloba.
This amazing plant has been known for centuries for its healing properties. From the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, properly collected and dried, all kinds of tinctures and other medicines are made that are effective for asthma, arrhythmia, problems with the heart and blood vessels.

When do you need to collect ginkgo biloba leaves and how to do it correctly in order to preserve the beneficial elements they contain to the maximum?
To begin with, I propose to get acquainted with the features of this plant.
Let's look at it in order:

1. Growing and caring for trees.
2. Collection of ginkgo biloba leaves.
3. Medicinal properties of the plant.

Growing ginkgo biloba at home is not difficult. In addition, its value lies not only in its medicinal components, but also in its amazing decorative qualities.

Growing and caring for a tree

About a year ago, our company began to cooperate with the All-Ukrainian charitable foundation Help Group. Representatives of this organization conducted research beneficial properties ginkgo biloba, and also monitored the growth and development of the tree in different conditions. They planted on different soils and terrain (in the shade, in the sun), fertilized the soil, etc.
As a result of this observation, it was found that:

	the tree is frost-resistant and quickly recovers from frost;
	the plant is suitable for planting in large cities with a polluted atmosphere;
	Ginkgo biloba does not require special care, enough watering and periodic fertilizing of the soil;
	It is worth considering that when planting several seedlings at once, the distance between them should be at least 5 m.

The ginkgo biloba tree grows for many years. This beautiful and original specimen will cover more than one generation under its shadow. By purchasing a small seedling with a few leaves, you will be able to observe how quickly the plant takes in juices and rises upward. Children and great-grandchildren will be grateful for such a gift, enjoying its healing properties.
Ginkgo biloba will become a part of your history, helping your loved ones every day to get rid of illnesses and illnesses.

Collection of ginkgo biloba leaves

The leaves of the tree can be collected 2 times a year: in the summer, when they are still green and full of vitamins, and in the fall, when they begin to turn yellow and fall off on their own. In order not to injure the plant, you can tear off no more than 30% of the leaves.
This is discussed in more detail in our video:

Having collected a sufficient number of leaves, they need to be dried. First, it is better to wash each leaf, and only then spread them loosely along the bottom of the dryer. The drying process itself occurs at a temperature of 30-40°C. It takes 3-5 hours for the leaves to be ready for use, depending on the degree of humidity and the volume of collection.

Medicinal properties of the plant

The leaves of the tree contain more than 100 useful components. Among them are the triterpene lactones gingcolide and bilobalide (they reduce fear, anxiety, and are actively used in the treatment of neurological diseases), which are not found in any other plant. In addition, in the leaves a large number of amino acids, gingolic acid, magnesium, iron, calcium, etc. Thanks to this, the benefits of ginkgo biloba are beyond doubt. Medicines based on them:

	relieve depression, stress, constant mood swings;
	help cure eye diseases, cataracts, glaucoma;
	act as a pain reliever, relieve inflammation;
	improve blood supply to the extremities and brain, increase the patency of blood vessels;
	protect the body from cancer (components fight free radicals) and chronic diseases.

In addition, the list of beneficial properties of ginkgo biloba leaves includes a powerful stimulation of attention, memory, and mental abilities. The first results will be noticeable within a week of regular use.
Detailed instructions for using the leaves can be obtained from a professional therapist on the Bjoliniy Paradise website. We offer a recipe for a simple tincture as one of the options medicinal product. It is very easy to prepare it at home. Just take vodka and pour the leaves in a ratio of 10:1. Infuse for two weeks in a dark place, then carefully strain. You can use the tincture 10-15 drops diluted in 100 grams of water.
This miraculous drink will help normalize blood pressure, cure migraines, bronchial asthma, strengthen the body during diabetes mellitus, prevent the development of heart attack and stroke.

Medicines made from ginkgo biloba leaves have no contraindications and are well tolerated by the body. The only point is that when treating children under 16 years of age, it is better to consult a doctor. Knowing how to properly use ginkgo biloba leaves, you can quickly improve your health, without the use of chemical medications.
If you want to purchase Ginkgo biloba seedlings, the IdeaSad online store is at your service. There is an assortment of 2, 3 and 4 year old seedlings at reasonable prices. Still have questions? Call.

Ginkgo biloba is a relict tree that is one of the most early plants Earth and has a number of archaic features.
Ginkgo is called " dinosaur tree", because it witnessed the life of dinosaurs on our planet.

In my garden near Moscow, a young ginkgo tree has been growing for more than three years.
I have a long-term personal history with the ginkgo biloba plant. In 1979, I was in Germany and bought a small pendant in the shape of an amazing leaf fan. At first I didn't know that a tree with leaves like that really existed. I thought that this intricately carved leaf was a figment of the imagination of a talented jeweler and its beautiful embodiment...

And then I accidentally came across a poem by Johann Goethe dedicated to the gingko biloba plant. In Germany, ginkgo is called " Goethe tree».

Goethe's poem "Ginkgo biloba"

Here is a copy of the original sheet on which J. Goethe wrote his famous poem about this plant, along with two leaves of Ginkgo biloba, attached to the bottom by himself.

Translated from German into Russian (translation by V.V. Levik), the poem “Ginkgo biloba” sounds like this:

This leaf was from the East
Brought into my modest garden,
And for the seeing eye
It reveals the secret meaning.

Is there a living thing here?
Divided in half?
Or, on the contrary, two at once
Are they presented to us in unity?

And the mystery and the doubts
My verse alone will resolve;
Read my creations
I myself am dually united.

So this poetic work by I. Goethe, who was fond of botany, helped me learn about this unique plant world. Since then, ginkgo has interested and surprised me for 32 years. I collect various information about this miracle of nature.

Ginkgo is a unique plant

Ginkgo biloba, or ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the 50 oldest tree species that survived the Ice Age on Earth. Moreover, as a result of this cataclysm, ginkgo trees remained in nature only in the Far East.
In its natural habitat (in the territory of Eastern China, in the vicinity of the city of Nanjing), ginkgo is a powerful deciduous upright growing tree up to 40 m high, with a trunk diameter of up to 4 m, with a wide pyramidal crown. Ginkgo can live up to 2 thousand years.

Ginkgo translated from Chinese and Japanese means " silver apricot», « silver walnut" Since ancient times, for many thousands of years, ginkgo has been carefully cultivated in China and Japan as a sacred and.
Ginkgo is mentioned in the most ancient oriental books; he has long been revered as temple tree, symbol of perseverance and longevity. Easterners worship him and reverently collect fallen ginkgo leaves. Japanese youth use gingko biloba leaves for fortune telling.
Ginkgo is also used as an item.

From here, from the East, this plant was exported several centuries ago to different countries of the world.
At the beginning and middle of the 18th century, the ginkgo tree was brought to Western Europe (to the Dutch Utrecht Botanical Garden, to England, to the Milan Botanical Garden, etc.), in North America. Therefore, in these territories it has long been a common ornamental leaf plant, but has a lower height (18-24 m).

Ginkgo is now cultivated in many countries with mild climates as a decorative tree, having medicinal properties. Ginkgo also grows in Russia - on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus (at the age of 70 years, the trees reach a height of 30 m). Ginkgo trees live in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden; in Ukraine these plants grow up to 20 meters.

Ginkgo is characterized by a peculiar whorled arrangement of branches; the bark is brownish-gray, the wood is light and soft. The tree's root system is branched and penetrates deep into the soil, so it is not afraid of strong winds.
Lamellar, leathery leaves of ginkgo are about 8-10 cm wide. They are located on a long petiole and have the shape of a fan, often dissected at the top into two halves-blades.

Ginkgo is a dioecious plant. At a young age, the seedling remains rather narrow and grows relatively slowly, and as it develops it expands to the sides. There are several varieties with a narrow crown.
Ginkgo begins to bear fruit at the age of 25-30 years, and then the sex of the tree can be accurately determined. After a hot summer, female plants produce seeds surrounded by a fleshy covering. Ginkgo fruits resemble a plum, with a diameter of about 3 cm. Inside there is a disc-shaped seed about 2 cm long, more than 1 cm thick. The seeds, roasted or boiled, are eaten.

The fleshy shell of ginkgo fruits smells unpleasant when rotting, so male and female plants are usually planted separately.
Female specimens are not planted next to the path of a garden or park so that fallen fruits do not choke on it (when the fleshy shell of the ginkgo fruit begins to rot, an undesirable smell spreads around). Perhaps this is the only negative of this plant when used for landscaping.

Ginkgo is considered the progenitor of all; its distant relatives are widespread in the world and.

Buying a ginkgo seedling from a nursery

I suddenly saw a ginkgo seedling one day for sale in a nursery near Moscow! This happened five years ago.
At first I simply couldn’t believe my eyes. However, it really was a ginkgo tree - thanks to unusual leaves it is impossible to confuse it with another plant...

When I read that ginkgo grows in China and Southern Japan, I was afraid that it would not winter well in our region with harsh winters. Therefore, at first I lost faith that ginkgo would grow here and that I would ever be able to buy it.
But two years later it still happened!

I talked with the owner of a nursery who was selling ginkgo seedlings. He said that these plants are acclimatized to the local climate, and that the ginkgo tree is frost-resistant and unpretentious. He said that ginkgo grows normally in Moscow.
And although I have not seen ginkgo growing anywhere in Moscow, I believe in the owner of the nursery. He gives a guarantee to his customers on all purchased plants, and this nursery is located very close - just two stops from mine garden plot(my garden is located near Moscow, 22 km from Naro-Fominsk, along the Kyiv highway).

I am a “crazy” gardener and I adore people who are passionate about their work - plant lovers like me.
After talking with the owner of the nursery, I could no longer refuse to purchase a ginkgo seedling and buy this little miracle. Of course, I had to borrow money.
I purchased a ginkgo seedling and planted it in my garden. Now it’s a miracle - I’m so in love with him!

Growing ginkgo in the garden

Ginkgo is photophilous and prefers a sunny place in the garden, but it is advisable to protect the seedling from the burning sun.
Young ginkgo leaves are pubescent. They are pale green in spring and become medium green in summer. The autumn color of the leaves is golden in tone, the color of butter.

Ginkgo grows in my Spartan conditions. The place where my garden is located is cold and rather damp, since it is located in a lowland (surprisingly, since the garden is located south of Moscow). Our soil is clayey.

By the way, ginkgo is not at all picky about soil. Of course, a ginkgo seedling will grow better in fertile soil with sufficient moisture. During drought, the plant suffers and needs regular watering.

Ginkgo is suitable for growing in urban environments because it is resistant to smoke, gas and dust. And it is also important that this resistant plant is not susceptible to various infections and is not affected by insect pests. Therefore, there is no special hassle with growing ginkgo.

Caring for the plant comes down to periodically removing weeds and loosening.
I don’t fertilize the ginkgo with anything, I just sprinkle Christmas tree needles on the soil that is very loosely loosened around the tree. This is beneficial for the plant because... Ginkgo is a coniferous species.
As long as my tree likes this kind of care, it looks good and grows little by little.

Methods of propagation and grafting of ginkgo

Ginkgo propagates by seeds (they are sown before winter), as well as by cuttings and grafting.

When purchasing this plant, you need to take into account that ginkgo seedlings are bisexual.
I think that I have a girl living with me, since the branches of my seedling diverge parallel to the ground and grow low along the stem, and not at the top.

I saw the boy for sale in a nursery two years before I purchased my plant. Ginkgo seedlings are very tall, with slender bare stems, and their branches grow on the very top of the head, pointing upward.

They say that if you want to get seeds from a single ginkgo seedling, you can graft ginkgo with twigs - graft cuttings taken from a boy onto a girl, and vice versa.

Wintering ginkgo

Ginkgo can winter successfully even in regions with cold winter(zones 4-9).
In the literature on the winter hardiness of ginkgo there is information that this is quite frost-resistant plant– it can withstand short-term frosts down to -25 degrees, maximum up to -30 degrees.

However, my experience shows that, as a result of acclimatization, ginkgo can withstand for a long time and much longer. low temperature. In my example, this is -35...-40 degrees below zero, and even lower. After all, even our harsh winter turned out to be nothing to the ginkgo - the tree successfully overwintered and began to grow in the spring.

Last winter (2009-2010) was very cold in our area. There were bitter frosts for a month and a half in a row, and the temperature sometimes dropped below -40 degrees. But despite this, my ginkgo tree, without being specially covered, wintering only under a snow cap, still survived!
I really hope that my seedling survived this next winter well, and will again delight me with new growth in the spring :)

I want many plant lovers in different countries to know about this unique tree, and about the ability of ginkgo to grow in regions with cold climates. So that they too fall in love with ginkgo and plant a seedling in their garden, they can use its leaves for medicinal purposes. So that as many people as possible who are passionate about gardening feel the joy and happiness that I get from my tree.
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Natalia Mashtakova-Voronetskaya

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It is difficult to even imagine how many years a unique tree called Ginkgo biloba has lived on our planet. Traces of this family have been found in rocks dating back 200 million years. But the uniqueness of Ginkgo biloba is not only its longevity. This amazing giant has beneficial properties for the human body. Even official medicine appreciated these beneficial effects. Instructions for the use of ginkgo biloba in folk and official medicine will allow you to understand what magical tree nature gave to man.

Description of the tree and its properties

The unique tree amazes with its impressive size. The thickness of its trunk can reach 4 m. And the height of Ginkgo biloba is sometimes 45 m. This giant is considered one of the honorary centenarians of the planet, because some trees are more than a thousand years old.

Sometimes the medicinal raw materials of ginkgo biloba are called herbs. And, despite the fact that we are talking about a tree, this formulation is also true. At the same time, it is necessary to understand what the herb Ginkgo biloba is. This is the foliage of a tree.

Botanical characteristics of the giant

The relic, which has survived to this day, is an ancient gymnosperm plant belonging to the dioecious type. It means that unique plant may have both female and male colors. The former produce pollen, and the latter serve as raw material for seeds.

Ginkgo biloba - this is what botanists call the only surviving species of plant that has the following distinctive characteristics.

• Trunk. Trees growing in Europe rarely exceed a height of 18 m, and specimens living in their homeland (China) can reach 40 meters or more. Ginkgo biloba has a pyramidal shape. The crown of the tree depends on the floor. Thus, gentleman trees are distinguished by their slenderness. And the “ladies” have a spherical crown and look a little squat.
• Leaves. The branches of the tree do not contain the usual foliage. They grow peculiar growths containing bunches of long-petioled fan-shaped leaves. The leaves have different lobulations.
• Flowers. Male species are characterized by the presence of yellow-green clusters with many stamens. And female flowers bloom on long “legs” and have branches. A lady flower always contains a seed bud.
• Fruit. After flowering, which is usually observed in May, the inflorescences are pollinated. Over time, the tree produces yellow fruits that look a little like plums. Inside such a fruit there are two large kernels.

IN chemical composition More than 40 components necessary for the human body were discovered in the leaves. They have many minerals and vitamins. The leaves are rich in flavone glycosides, alkaloids, amino acids, terpenes, essential oils, and organic acids.

Healing Possibilities

Chinese monks associate ginkgo biloba with power, longevity and health. And this is no coincidence. After all, the tree has a pronounced healing power. It has been used for centuries to treat many ailments. This is probably why the benefits and harms of ginkgo biloba have interested scientists. After conducting a lot of research, leading doctors have found that the tree really has healing powers.

The medicinal properties of ginkgo biloba are due to its antioxidant effects and the positive effect of the active components of the plant on vascular tone and blood flow. The plant expands small capillaries and improves blood supply to tissues. This explains the fact that drugs based on it are used to treat diseases such as:

• chronic cerebral ischemia with memory disorders;
• circulatory disorders in the extremities due to diabetes and atherosclerosis;
• arterial hypertension;
• noise in ears.

Due to its pronounced effect on peripheral blood circulation, ginkgo biloba is even used to improve potency. In addition, the plant stabilizes mood, has a positive effect on pancreatic function and strengthens the immune system. The latter property allows us to consider it as a promising immunomodulator for autoimmune diseases.

But it is important to remember that the use of medicines containing ginkgo biloba is considered only as an additional therapy. It is not able to replace the main treatment prescribed by the doctor.

When not to use

During clinical studies of ginkgo biloba, good tolerance of this plant by patients was revealed. Therapy extremely rarely provoked the appearance of side effects, which arose in the form of allergies against the background of individual immunity. Sometimes people experience bowel disorders or headaches.

However, ginkgo biloba has some contraindications:

• pathologies of the stomach (ulcers, gastritis);
• acute period of stroke;
• low pressure;
• preoperative period.

It is not recommended to take medications containing medicinal plant, during pregnancy at any stage. Doctors advise to refrain from therapy during lactation and not to use ginkgo biloba to treat children under 12 years of age.

Plant based preparations

On the pharmaceutical market you can find a variety of drugs containing ginkgo biloba. Such medications are intended mainly to treat vascular pathologies and improve brain function. The most common drugs and analogues are:

• "Ginkgo biloba "Evalar". A common drug that is based on ginkgo biloba extract. It is produced in the form of tablets and capsules. Each pill contains 40 mg of plant material. “Ginkgo biloba “Evalar” helps restore hearing, vision, speech, activates blood circulation, and stimulates brain function. The drug may be included in the treatment of autoimmune thyroiditis. Only the doctor selects the dosage. Sometimes the patient is even recommended to take three or four tablets.
• “Doppelhertz active ginkgo biloba + B1 + B2 + B6.” This product contains 30 mg of plant materials. Active substance supplemented with B vitamins and flavonoids. The medication is aimed at strengthening memory and improving brain activity. Most often, the drug is prescribed as a dietary supplement to reduce the severity of manifestations of senile dementia, migraines, and dizziness.
• "Tanakan." A medicinal drug, available in bottles and tablets. Active substance content - 40 mg. The medicine prevents the formation of blood clots, reduces tissue swelling, fights hypoxia and is useful for diabetes. "Tanakan" is often prescribed for atherosclerosis, Raynaud's disease, and Alzheimer's. The product also helps with visual impairment.
• "Ginos". The drug contains 40 mg of the main substance and various auxiliary components. It is produced in the form of tablets. Helps well with reduced concentration.
• "Ginkum". This medication is produced in capsules. Its use is indicated for sleep disorders, sudden dizziness, and feelings of fear. "Ginkoum" helps with deterioration of attention and memory, normalizes brain function and the thinking process.
• "Ginkgo Biloba Forte". The amount of ginkgo biloba extract in one capsule has been increased to 80 mg. The drug is prescribed to restore cerebral circulation after strokes and injuries. The medication is recommended for worsening memory, tinnitus, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances. Reviews of Ginkgo Biloba Forte therapy show that the use of the drug really improves memory and enhances brain activity.

Despite such extensive positive impacts, it is strictly forbidden to resort to self-treatment with ginkgo biloba preparations. Like any medications, they have contraindications. Therefore, before deciding on therapy with these drugs, be sure to consult your doctor about the choice of medication and its dosage.

Instructions for the use of ginkgo biloba in traditional medicine

For preventive purposes, you can purchase ginkgo biloba tea. It is not difficult to prepare a tasty and healthy drink. A tea bag (or one teaspoon) is poured hot water, the temperature of which reached 70-80°C. Do not use boiling water to brew tea. You can enjoy the drink for four weeks. Then it is recommended to take a break of 10-14 days.

But if the purpose of using ginkgo biloba is to treat diseases, then traditional medicine recommends resorting to more effective means. Of course, after consultation with your doctor.

Alcohol tincture for brain activity

Description. To improve cerebral circulation, cleanse and strengthen blood vessels, it is recommended to use alcohol tincture. This remedy increases attention and restores memory. It is prescribed to people engaged in mental work. But it is prohibited for children because it contains alcohol.

Compound:

• ginkgo biloba leaves - 50 g;
• vodka - 700 ml.

Cooking process

1. To prepare an alcohol tincture of ginkgo biloba, you can use both fresh and dry leaves. Plant materials are crushed.
2. The plant component is poured with vodka. You can take alcohol. But in this case, before use, the alcohol is diluted to 40%.
3. The container is well sealed and left to infuse for two weeks. In order for the medicine to acquire healing power faster, it is recommended to shake the bottle daily.
4. After 14 days, the liquid must be filtered.

1. For brain disorders, it is recommended to take a teaspoon of tincture.
2. Before taking the medicine, dilute it in water. Repeat the intake three times a day before meals.
3. Continue treatment alcohol tincture within 30 days. Then be sure to take a break from therapy for one to two weeks. After such a “rest”, treatment can be repeated again.
4. To increase potency, men are prescribed 15 drops of the drug twice a day. The tincture is also diluted in water. The duration of treatment is six months.

Decoction for pathologies of the respiratory system

Description. A healing decoction is used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory system. This remedy is recommended for use for tuberculosis. The drug helps with anemia, activates insulin production, and is therefore recommended in the treatment of diabetes.

Compound:

• vegetable raw materials - one tablespoon;
• water - 300 ml.

Preparation and treatment process

1. You can purchase herbal raw materials at the pharmacy. Usually the packaging contains instructions on how to brew the herb.
2. To treat the respiratory system, it is necessary to grind the raw materials.
3. The herb is placed in a container, filled with water and boiled over low heat for five minutes. The cooled product is filtered.
4. For infections in the respiratory system, it is recommended to take 50 ml of the decoction three times a day for 10-14 days.
5. If taking the medicine is dictated by the need to treat tuberculosis, then consume 70-100 ml of the decoction three times a day. The duration of such treatment may be delayed for two months.

Ginkgo honey against stroke

Description. Reviews from neurologists show that the use of ginkgo-based products can prevent the development of stroke, protect the patient from heart attack and resist atherosclerosis. Regular consumption of ginkgo honey normalizes blood pressure in hypertension.

Compound:

• leaves - half a kilogram;
• linden honey - 500 ml.

Preparation and treatment process

1. Plant materials are placed in the jar.
2. The leaves are poured with linden honey. Typically, recipes containing ginkgo biloba can include both fresh and dried plant materials. But if the drug is being prepared to prevent stroke or heart attack, then it is advisable to find a fresh leaf of a dinosaur tree.
3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
4. The mixture should be infused in the refrigerator for two days.
5. They use the medicine to combat hypertension, cleanse blood vessels or prevent the development of atherosclerosis and stroke, one teaspoon twice a day.

Leaves for aging, anemia

Description. For some diseases traditional healers It is recommended to use Ginkgo biloba leaves in powder form. This treatment helps slow down the aging process. Dry powder is used for anemia. This therapy is also indicated for aching limbs. The powder is prescribed in case of nervous exhaustion, hypertension, depression, and to improve immunity.

Preparation and treatment process

1. Dry powder from ginkgo biloba leaves is consumed once a day, a teaspoon 30 minutes before breakfast.
2. Chew the mixture thoroughly. Take the “medicine” with a glass of water.
3. Therapy is continued for one month.
4. It is allowed to repeat the treatment course after a two-week break.

Using dinosaur wood in cosmetology

Unique raw materials have found application in cosmetology. Experts, for its ability to rejuvenate the body, call “the same age as dinosaurs” as a tree of youth. Ginkgo biloba provides a complex effect:

• promotes rejuvenation;
• strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• reduces swelling;
• smoothes wrinkles;
• strengthens hair;
• activates the growth of strands.

Ginkgo biloba is actively used in mesotherapy. It is used to improve the condition of mature skin. The drug is in demand in the correction of rosacea and to eliminate swelling.

Analyzing reviews about the ginkgo biloba plant, it should be emphasized that positive opinions about the dinosaur tree are more common. But sometimes therapy is less successful, and most often due to errors in application. To enhance the beneficial effects of ginkgo biloba on the body, some women combine mesotherapy with internal intake of plant materials. This combination can lead to an overdose. As a result, bruises or hemorrhages will appear on the skin.

Reviews: “Ginkgo biloba is necessary for students during the session”

Hard work, stress, an insufficient amount rest, all these factors significantly undermine our health. With age, many people experience memory deterioration, speech impairment, and decreased mental activity, constant feeling of fatigue, drowsiness. It turns out that all these problems can be solved with the help of drugs based on Ginkgo Biloba. There are various preparations based on this plant; the pharmacy recommended the drug Ginkgo Biloba produced by Evalar in tablets. From my own experience, I will say that the tablets begin to act on about the 10th day. Brain activity increases greatly and the feeling of drowsiness disappears. I have been using the drug for the second year now.

Eva, http://otzovik.com/review_16136.html

My dad takes Ginkgo biloba forte along with Trombo ACC, which was prescribed to him in combination - for blood vessels, to reduce the risk of stroke. He says it has a good effect on his well-being. Ginko biloba forte gives tone to blood vessels and strengthens them, so its condition is better.

Marrra, http://otzovik.com/review_16136.html

To treat an asthenic condition after a traumatic brain injury, I was prescribed the drug Ginkgo Biloba. I took 2 capsules 2 times a day, with meals. The course of treatment is 3 months. After treatment with Ginkgo Biloba, my cerebral circulation improved, intracranial pressure, tinnitus, and dizziness disappeared. Sleep also improved, tachycardia and increased nervous tension. I was very swollen due to intracranial pressure. This dietary supplement relieved swelling from the face and legs, thanks to its good diuretic effect. All autonomic disorders disappeared for six months. I didn't notice any side effects. I felt great throughout the entire course of treatment. Unfortunately, asthenic conditions after a head injury are not completely curable. But this drug, for a long time, relieved me of unpleasant symptoms.

(oksy36) Madam, http://www.imho24.ru/recommendation/12885/

It was summer. I constantly suffered from absent-mindedness, forgot a lot, and had a headache. And my dear aunt advised me these pills, supposedly they help a lot. I bought it at the pharmacy for a small price. I started taking one tablet a day. A month later I got the first effect:
- headaches gone;
- memory improved;
- mental performance has increased;
- attention has become more concentrated;
- improved cerebral circulation.
I liked it very much. Forgetfulness went away, I began to remember more information. I also learned that it is very useful to use it to prevent stroke.
If you have memory problems, then I recommend this drug to you.

(udacha) Svetlana, http://www.imho24.ru/recommendation/12885/

Ginkgo biloba is essential for all students! I am a student, and especially during the session I feel unwell, apathy, increased fatigue, absent-mindedness and irritability, I cannot sleep at night. In the morning you have a headache and you don’t want to do anything, but you have to take exams. I learned about the drug Ginkgo biloba from the Internet, read reviews and decided to try it, because its price is low and side effects almost none, all natural. I took two tablets a day for a month. To be honest, I was amazed by the effect. The first thing I noticed was that my mood improved. Since I slept well, the headaches disappeared. Well, another big plus of this drug is that it has become easier to perceive and remember the material.

Ritulya, https://lekotzyvy.ru/preparat/g/ginkgo-biloba/

Ginkgo biloba is a unique, relict plant. Taoist monks consider it a symbol of yin and yang energy, the keeper of wisdom. Ginkgo is a dioecious plant (there are female and male trees). Today ginkgo biloba is grown as an assistant for preservation of youth and intelligence. And you can grow it yourself, at home, from seeds. Ginkgo seeds are protected by a peel consisting of three layers, they are very fragrant (although it is difficult to notice this from dry seeds from a bag), they resemble nuts (about the size of a hazelnut, but different appearance). They are easy to buy, there is no longer a shortage. You can also buy ready-made young plant. It can also be propagated by layering or cuttings from an adult tree.

Its name means "silver apricot". Its seeds are truly silver in color.

According to botanical characteristics, ginkgo is closest to coniferous crops. Ginkgo has long been classified as a gymnosperm plant, of which pine and spruce trees are also representatives. But ginkgo is very different from modern conifers, and scientists have suggested that ginkgo biloba is a direct descendant of ancient ferns, widespread in the Mesozoic era, whose habitat extended to the territory of modern Siberia. Today, wild thickets of these trees are found in China, and in Russia - on the Black Sea coast (not many, but there are some).

Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous plant with a unique leaf shape: the leaf looks like a fan, the width of which reaches 8 cm. The large leaf is supported by a thin long petiole (up to 10 cm).

There are two types of ginkgo leaves:

• one leaf on a separate petiole, such leaves grow quickly
• shorter petioles, on which 4 separate leaves sit, grow slowly

The male tree is covered with catkins in which pollen ripens. Female plants bear special primordia in which seeds are set after pollination. Pollination occurs with the help of wind.

It is possible to distinguish what type of tree it is, male or female, only after many years, only in the 25th to 30th year of the tree’s life, when special signs appear. These trees are real long-livers; specimens are known to be 2.5 thousand years old.

Growing ginkgo outdoors

In nature, a ginkgo tree requires a very large area, the location should be light, because ginkgo is a light-loving crop. The tree does not tolerate transplantation very well, so it must be planted immediately permanent place(and avoid places with close groundwater). They need to be planted in prepared holes with fertile soil, with the addition of ash and mineral fertilizers.

In the first years of life (at least three years), the young tree produces virtually no growth, but actively grows its root system. During these years, watering is required; the roots should not dry out. In winter, in the first years, it is advisable to cover the seedling with snow and spruce branches.

Gingo winters in the Moscow region in open ground(young plants - under cover). With age, the winter hardiness of plants increases.

Ginkgo in general is an unpretentious tree; it will adapt to different conditions growth, practically does not get sick.

In autumn the leaves turn an attractive golden yellow color and then fall off.

The ginkgo tree can be planted on the streets in cities because it tolerates dust, gas and smoke well, and is resistant to infections and pests. Ginkgo has a very powerful root system, it is resistant to very strong winds. Tolerates short-term frosts down to minus 30°C.

Growing ginkgo at home as a houseplant

Ginkgo bonsai.

Yes, it can be grown in room conditions! A miniature species, the ginkgo bonsai, is grown at home and is considered one of the most outstanding examples of bonsai.

• prefers a place without direct sunlight, diffused light is needed;
• loves high humidity air, frequent spraying is required;
• in summer it is optimal not to exceed +22 degrees, and in winter +8-12 degrees (about two months, a state of rest is necessary);
• For pruning, choose a period of active growing season.

Ginkgo bonsai, dormant (without leaves).

It is possible to grow at home only if it is possible to provide a cold winter! If it's winter temperature regime If not maintained, the plant’s cycle will be disrupted and it may confuse winter with summer, which leads to death.

In summer, it is highly advisable to take the pot with it outside. Fresh air(balcony, garden...).

The plant is deciduous, but looks great at home even without leaves. At home, it sheds its leaves later and grows earlier than outside. Over the course of a season, the tree grows by 7-15 cm, its stem noticeably thickens.

Planting ginkgo seeds

Only freshly harvested seeds have high germination rates. Germination directly depends on the freshness of the seeds. When buying seeds, there is no need to talk about freshness, it depends on your luck. It happens that even a dozen bags (usually 2 seeds inside) do not produce a single shoot. Sometimes, on the contrary, the seeds sprout together. You can order seeds from Sochi and other southern regions privately. If seeds are stored for six months at room temperature, their germination rate drops by half. Further - even faster.

The seeds resemble apricot kernels in appearance, but are lighter in color.

Seeds are planted to a depth of 5-7 cm. Film cover and planting in a greenhouse will increase the percentage of seed germination.

Ginkgo shoots begin to appear about a month after sowing, but may appear only after 3 months. Young ginkgos grow slowly, giving very little growth. Seedlings can be planted in a permanent place after a year.

Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is used to prepare medicines, it is believed that they help rejuvenate the body. Is valuable medicinal plant, has a rejuvenating effect. Medicinal preparations are prepared from the leaves to improve cerebral circulation, for atherosclerosis, diabetes, and sleep disorders.

Ginkgo has been used as a medicine since ancient times. Medicines based on ginkgo biloba leaf extract are popular in different countries of the world. Contains flavone glycosides, which include kaempferol, quercetin, gingolide, terpenes - ginkgolides, bilobalides. The therapeutic effect is based on the fact that ginkgo contains specific substances (ginkgolides and bilobalides), which no longer exists in any plant currently existing on the planet. If you are still in doubt whether this tree should be allocated the best place on the site, this should convince you that it’s definitely worth it! These substances increase the elasticity and strength of the walls of blood vessels, have vasodilating properties, and suppress inflammatory reactions.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract:

young tree ginkgo.

• reduces blood cholesterol levels;
• improves blood circulation in case of functional disorder of cerebral vessels;
• reduces the tendency to form clots and thrombi in the veins and arteries;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• enhances the speed of thinking.

Also contains micro- and macroelements (selenium, manganese, titanium, copper, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron), organic and ginkgolic acids, amino acids, waxes, steroids, essential oils, alkaloids, vitamins.

This unique complex is characterized only for ginkgo. No other plant in this case can replace it. Yes, you can look for dietary supplements containing gingko on sale, but there are always doubts: is it a fake, and is the manufacturer honest? The most reliable thing is to grow the tree yourself. Moreover, it is not only useful, but also amazingly beautiful!

Ginkgo biloba (biloba) is the oldest known terrestrial plant, a fairly large tree with small size fan-like foliage.

The properties of this tree make it possible to use extracts and infusions from its leaves in products for the following purposes:

1. Regulating blood pressure and cerebral circulation,
2. In drugs against asthma and for deterioration of the central and peripheral nervous systems,
3. In bronchodilators.

This tree is a relic, preserved from ancient times, an ancient lower gymnosperm plant of the dioecious type. Flowers of different sexes grow on Ginkgo biloba trees. Male flowers produce pollen, and “ladies” produce raw materials for seeds.

Description of the plant

The ginkgo biloba tree can be found in wildlife in eastern China, where it grows about 40 meters in height. The second name of the plant is tanakan or dinosaur tree.

The top of the tree's crown is covered with bilobed leaves of a soft green color, which are supported on thin petioles. It is the leaves of the plant that have a healing effect. They are often used in folk medicine and are included in pharmaceutical drugs. Harvesting begins during the growing season in autumn period. The leaves, seeds and wood contain phenylpropane derivatives, diterpenes and linalool ester.

For cooking medicine Only whole, undamaged green foliage is collected, which is then dried on outdoors under straight lines sun rays. Dried raw materials are stored in a cardboard box or linen bag.

The dinosaur tree reproduces by pollination with pollen, after which fruits similar to apricots ripen on it, with unpleasant smell and taste. Male plants have a more slender shape, while female plants are squat and have a spherical crown.

Air currents help trees pollinate. This tree sheds its leaves in the fall, has grey-brown bark that is smooth to the touch, and lives up to two hundred centuries.

The leaves on tree branches are arranged in bunches that are attached to small growths on the bark. The leaves themselves are bluish-green, with long petioles and a different structure of lobes and segments. The reproductive system of trees consists of primordia (female) and microsporangia (male). Flowers - "gentlemen" - are yellow-green, cluster-like, with many stamens. Flowers - “ladies” - are on long stands, with an unusual branching at the end. At the end of the flower there is always a seed bud.

The tree of youth blooms most often in May. First pollination occurs, then fertilization occurs, and then small ovules transform into fruits similar to yellow plums. Inside the latter there are large dihedral kernels, similar to nuts. They are covered with pulp.

What are the benefits of ginkgo biloba?

Today, only the leaves of this tree are used to heal people.

They are harvested in the fall, during the growing season. The foliage contains the following beneficial substances:

• Linaool essential oils,
• Phenylpropane derivatives,
• Sesquiterpenes,
• Tricyclic diterpenes.

Preparations of this herb have the properties of dilating blood vessels and making them stronger and more elastic. This tree also helps with a variety of inflammations in the body.

Stonewood preparations are prescribed for the following ailments:

• Arrhythmias;
• Atherosclerosis;
• Heart attack;
• For bronchial asthma.

The extremely useful components of this plant are flavin glycosides, which are very strong antioxidants.

In addition, the therapeutic effect of dinosaur tree preparations can help with:

• Edema;
• High cholesterol;
• Metabolic disorders.

The effectiveness of stone tree elixirs has been proven to normalize blood pressure. Do not forget that extracts from the leaves of this amazing tree improve the quality and effectiveness of thinking and memory by improving the quality of supply of the oxygen we need to the entire human body. The tree of youth is also used by doctors to improve the functioning of the circulatory system.

Areas of application of the plant

Medicine

The leaves of this plant are widely used for medicinal purposes. Statistics show that in Europe, ginkgo tree products are among the most in demand (doctors write about 1.5 million prescriptions per month).

The unique properties of this contemporary of dinosaurs are indispensable for:

• Memory loss;
• Recurrent dizziness;
• Migraine.

This tree has long been firmly established as a “brain substance”, because this plant significantly improves cognitive functions. Because of this, stonewood extracts are almost always added to dietary supplements, drinks, and bars to boost brain activity.

The use of ginkgo biloba perfectly solves problems with male potency against the background of vascular diseases. Also, preparations from this plant perfectly eliminate vascular crises that occur in some women during menopause. So this drug is equally useful for both men and women.

Side effects from using this herb may include the following:

1. Stomach upset,
2. Headaches
3. Sometimes - skin rashes.

Contraindications to the use of this plant apply to:

1. Epileptics,
2. Pregnant and lactating
3. And also for everyone less than two days before planned surgeries in body cavities and dental procedures.

Men and women suffering from diabetes and taking antidepressants must consult their doctor before using this plant.

Traditional healers “mastered” ginkgo biloba, primarily as an energy drink.

• Improving brain performance;
• Normalization of the functioning of the cardiac, circulatory and respiratory systems;
• From VSD, multiple sclerosis;
• To improve vision and hearing;
• For problems with urination and impotence.

It is believed that this tree prolongs the youth of the body and mind, relieves depression and anxiety, and increases the body's endurance.

Cosmetology

Stonewood is also widely used in the cosmetics industry. First of all, extracts of this herb are added to sunscreens and sprays because it has ultraviolet blocking properties. Also, due to its ability to increase collagen production, ginkgo biloba extract is often included in anti-aging creams and masks. The natural antioxidant and flavonoid quercetin contained in this tree fights well against acne, wrinkles and various inflammations on the skin. In addition, ginkgo biloba is often included in decongestants and drugs to combat cellulite. Stonewood is also added to shampoos, masks and hair balms: it makes hair follicles strong and the hair itself shiny and healthy.

Ginkgo biloba is also very often used in mesotherapy. Today this plant is used in most health complexes for the face and body. Ginkgo biloba is extremely valuable for middle-aged and older men and women. It is used for rosacea, to increase the tone and better color of the skin of the face and décolleté, and to eliminate swelling.

culinary arts

The fruits of the Ginkgo biloba tree look like small apricots. Only the butyric acid present in them makes these fruits foul-smelling and with a burning, astringent taste. It is this part of the plant that is widely used in oriental cooking. The pulp of the fruit is soaked in salted water for a long time so that its terrible “aroma” disappears and the taste is dulled, and then they become an ingredient in the traditional holiday dish koji (this is nothing more than rice porrige with prepared silver apricot fruits). This porridge is a must at weddings and New Year's table, as it is a symbol of health and longevity.

You can take ginkgo biloba in the form of a finished medicinal product, which is available in the form of:

• Tablets;
• Capsules;
• Powder;
• Leaf extract or liquid.

The plant extract can be included not only in the composition of the medicinal product, but also in the dietary supplement.

Before starting a course of treatment, it is recommended to make sure that there are no contraindications and ask your doctor how to take the medicine correctly in your case. Regardless of which form of the drug you choose (tablets, capsules, liquid), the dosage and duration of administration is strictly individual. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a specialist in advance and undergo a medical examination.

According to the instructions, it is recommended to take the drug for at least 3 months in order to obtain the maximum therapeutic effect. Standard treatment regimen: one tablet (capsule) three times a day after meals. In order to strengthen memory and improve blood circulation, you need to drink 3-6 ml of plant extract 3 times a day. For senile insanity, dizziness or impotence, it is recommended to use the drug at a dose of 240 mg per day. In the case of treatment of chronic pathologies, the doctor may recommend taking 6 tablets or capsules per day. The tablets are washed down sufficient quantity water and swallowed whole.

Contraindications and side effects

The use of a drug containing ginkgo biloba is prohibited if there are the following contraindications:

• Individual intolerance to the plant;
• Pregnancy;
• Lactation;
• Age up to 16 years;
• Epilepsy.

The use of the drug with tanakan is in most cases well tolerated and does not lead to side effects. In some cases, while taking the drug, stomach upset, headache, vomiting or nausea may occur. Sometimes the amount of glucose in the blood changes or the pressure changes, muscle tone is lost. In addition, an allergic reaction may occur, which manifests itself in the form of severe or mild skin itching, tissue swelling, and redness. Such symptoms are usually temporary and are associated with incorrect dosage of the drug or the body’s individual reaction to its composition.

When purchasing a medicine with ginkgo biloba, you need to pay attention to the quality and composition. A biological supplement or medicine containing tanakan must contain at least 24% flavone glycosides and at least 6% terpenolactones.

ethnoscience

Even in ancient medicine, tanakan leaves began to be used to treat bronchial asthma, bladder diseases, liver problems and a number of other diseases. Therefore, some recipes have not lost their popularity to this day and are widely used along with pharmaceutical drugs.

If you wish, you can prepare the following folk remedies at home:

1. Vodka tincture;
2. Decoction for tuberculosis;
3. Means for cleansing blood vessels.

Vodka tincture with tanakan helps normalize blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels. To prepare it you will need 50 g of fresh ginkgo leaves and 700 g of vodka. All components are mixed in a glass container and infused in a dark place for two weeks. Take a teaspoon of strained tincture (it can be diluted in water) three times a day for one month.

A decoction for tuberculosis and other respiratory pathologies is prepared from fresh or dry leaves of the plant. The leaves are crushed in a mortar (1 tablespoon) and 300 g of boiling water is poured in for about two hours. Take half a glass of strained decoction 30 minutes before meals three times a day. The standard course of treatment is 60 days, then it is recommended to take a break.

A vascular cleanser with ginkgo biloba prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases and helps eliminate atherosclerotic plaques or blood clots. A medicine is prepared from 0.5 kg of fresh and well-crushed tanakan leaves with the addition of honey. All ingredients must be mixed well and stored in the refrigerator. It is recommended to take one teaspoon of this product several times a day.

Tanakan tea, which is prepared from the leaves and roots of this plant, has no less medicinal value. The drink has a general strengthening effect on the body and helps improve immunity. In addition, tea improves memory, intelligence and thinking, protects cells from toxic substances and improves blood composition. The standard therapeutic course is one month, during which it is recommended to drink one cup medicinal tea per day.

An extract from the leaves of the plant is widely used in cosmetology practice, because ginkgo biloba contains a large number of useful elements: essential oils, amino acids, organic acids. Tanakan is most often added to anti-aging cosmetics, which has a strong antioxidant effect.

Plant extract found:

• In serums for skin care around the eyes;
• In shampoo;
• In tonics;
• In sunscreens;
• In whitening creams;
• In massage compositions;
• In products against swelling of the legs.

Tanakan massage creams or gels help in eliminating varicose veins; they can be used alone or in combination with other drugs. A medicated shampoo or mask with tanakan helps strengthen the structure of weakened and thin hair and activates its growth. Facial skin care products smooth out facial wrinkles, even out nasolabial folds and remove bags under the eyes.