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Showing posts with label Memory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memory. Show all posts

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Cutivation of Ginkgo tree

Two recent studies support earlier research on the use of ginkgo for improving cognitive function, particularly in older people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Seniors with dementia scored better on memory tests and had other improvements. In the first, researchers from Ukraine enlisted 400 patients with dementia in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 22-week study. They found that treatment with a gingko biloba extract (240 mg per day) to be associated with improvements in scores for a simple and short test for assessing cognitive impairment of memory and attention (SKT test) and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In addition, care giver distress scores were reduced significantly among care givers of patients in the ginkgo group, as compared to a worsening found among care givers of patients on the placebo. The researchers reported significant differences between the ginkgo and placebo groups in terms of apathy/indifference, anxiety, irritability/lability, depression/dysphoria,and sleep/nighttime behavior. They say the results suggest that supplementing with an extract of gingko biloba may benefit patients with dementia.

In a second study by German researchers, 404 patients with mild to moderate dementia (333 with Alzheimer’s disease and 71 with vascular dementia) supplemented with the same type and dose of gingko biloba extract for a period of 6 months. Similarly, the herb was found to improve cognitive functioning, non-cognitive symptoms, and functional abilities. Patients treated with the gingko had improvements on the SKT cognitive test battery as compared to deterioration or no change inpatients on placebo. Scores on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) also improved in patients taking the supplement, compared to either a slight deterioration or only slight improvement in placebo patients. The researchers say that supplementation with gingko may be of benefit to patients with mild to moderate dementia due to either vascular dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: Wien Med Wochenschr,2007;157(13-14):295-300; Alzheimer’s and Dementia, July 2008

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Ginkgo Biloba in Herbal Medicine Maidenhair Tree for Memory, Dementia, Blood Clots & More

Mar 13, 2007 Lisa Barger: Ginkgo biloba is one of the most popular herbs in the world, and for good reason. Learn about ginkgo and its role in the treatment of dementia, memory, and blood clots.

Sometimes referred to as botany's "living fossil", Ginkgo biloba is among the oldest tree species still in existence today. But this amazing plant is more than just a botanical oddity. Ginkgo biloba is also one of the most scientifically studied of all the herbal medicines.nhair Tree for Memory, Deme

Ginkgo biloba is somewhat unique in herbal medicine. Most of the research on this ancient herbal medicine has focused not on the use of the raw herb but on standardized extracts of ginkgo. This has meant that positive research results have been consistent, repeatable and scientifically credible. Of all the herbs used in "natural" medicine, Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely-accepted by mainstream physicians.
 
Ginkgo Biloba for Blood Clots
Known medically as claudication, leg pain caused by clogged arteries responds extremely well to Ginkgo biloba extract. In fact, more than a few studies have actually found Ginkgo biloba extract comparable to the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals for this painful medical condition.
 
Ginkgo Biloba for Dementia
Much of the research on Ginkgo biloba has focused on alleviating the most obvious symptoms of dementia. One of the best studies to look at ginkgo and dementia patients found Ginkgo biloba extract safe and effective for dementia related to either Alzheimer disease or vascular dementia. Even in the very elderly, ginkgo is generally well-tolerated and safe.
 
Ginkgo Biloba for Memory
It's believed that Ginkgo biloba works mainly by increasing blood flow, especially in the brain. Naturally, many researchers have wondered if ginkgo's action could help increase memory, concentration and learning retention. Unfortunately, many of the studies finding ginkgo effective at increasing memory have been very small, lacked control groups or were just poorly designed. At this time, the research on ginkgo for memory seems promising but more study is needed before ginkgo is routinely recommended as a routine herbal supplement in otherwise healthy people.

Ginkgo Biloba and Other Health Conditions
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most studied plants in all of herbal medicine. Additionally, ginkgo's long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and India's Ayurveda add an impressive library of anecdotal evidence, as well. Unfortunately, many studies on Ginkgo biloba have been marred by poor design.

Just a few of the health issues for which Ginkgo biloba has been studied, but for which there is not sufficient scientific evidence to recommend ginkgo's routine use include:
    * Hemorrhoids
    * Altitude or motion sickness
    * Chemotherapy sickness
    * Depression
    * Glaucoma, retinopathy and macular degeneration
    * Drug or alcohol dependency
    * Pre- and post-menopausal problems
Ginkgo biloba  available in Kashmir at: Chenab Industries, POB: 667 GPO Srinagar JK 190001
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