All About Ginkgo Biloba

Now there’s a funny-sounding name, but this herb isn’t joking around. In fact, ginkgo biloba is the oldest surviving tree species on earth! Ginkgo biloba has a long history rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about traditional forms of medicine, it’s that we can heal ourselves naturally.

Ginkgo biloba is an herb that is often overlooked in modern medicine, but the truth is it has incredible healing properties. Traditionally, it has been used to help oxygen and blood flow in the body, especially in elders.

But this wonderful little herb isn’t just a powerhouse for the body in general. It’s also essential in preserving sharp visual acuity.

What Is Ginkgo Biloba?

The ginkgo biloba trees have a long history, and long histories are sometimes hard to track. This is the case for this special tree. What we do know,  however, is that a single tree can live up to 1000 years! That’s one heck of a lifespan.

You can now find the tree, which is thought to have originated from China, all over the world. This process took centuries, but we are grateful for this hearty tree’s spread. In the U.S., you can find this tree planted in urban areas and parks. Next time you’re taking a stroll, look for this tree.

Ginkgo biloba is quite a large tree that can grow up to 120 feet. You don’t live to be the earth’s oldest tree by being frail, that’s for sure. The ginkgo biloba tree has a thick trunk with fanned leaves and fruit. However, the seeds within the fruit are toxic and cannot be ingested.

When we talk about using ginkgo biloba to benefit human health, we’ll be referring to its hearty leaves, which are the source of most of the herb’s healing properties. People rarely eat the fruit from this tree. In the US and Europe, we tend to use dried leaves and extracts from those leaves.

Ginkgo biloba helps blood circulation in the body and can improve memory and thinking. For this reason, it has become a popular treatment for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s also an antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals in the body to protect cells from being damaged.

Preventing Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy

Besides being an excellent source of prevention and treatment for diseases like Alzheimer’s and several blood disorders, Ginkgo biloba is also excellent for your eyes. Increasing blood circulation in the eyes has been linked to bettering the conditions of those with macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Both macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are conditions that affect the retina in the eye.

Macular degeneration occurs normally in people over 60 years old (age-related macular degeneration); however, it can also affect anyone of any age. Macular degeneration is a severe vision loss condition that occurs when the macula (or the center of the retina) begins to deteriorate.

Diabetic retinopathy is caused by – you guessed it – diabetes. This vision condition causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy often has few to no symptoms. Vision loss occurs in the severe and sometimes irreversible stages of the disease. It can affect anyone with diabetes and, in some cases, pregnant women.

Because the ginkgo biloba herb regulates blood flow and pressure, it can effectively help your vision. By keeping blood flow constant and intraocular eye pressure low, the herb can help prevent macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and enhance your visual acuity.

This ancient tree has been used to heal people for centuries. The healing properties of ginkgo biloba are hard to deny, even by modern medicine standards. This herb is sure to provide you with the best vision possible and prevent harmful diseases and vision conditions.

Where Can I Get Ginkgo Biloba?

Well, ginkgo biloba is mostly found in herb and supplement form. In the US, it’s common to find ginkgo biloba extracts that either come in a liquid pill or in a liquid extract form.

The liquid extract form of ginkgo biloba is perfect for people who have trouble swallowing pills. With the liquid extract, all you need to do is add some drops to your meals or drinks to get your recommended daily dose. Liquid extract is also the less expensive choice.

However, if you can manage to swallow pills, you may want to opt for that form of supplement. They’re the more expensive option, but depending on the amount of ginkgo biloba you need, they may last longer than the liquid extract.

Of course, the herb is also available as part of our Ocu-Plus Formula. Not only will you be getting the best parts of the herb, you’ll also be getting a whole world of healthy ingredients that will help keep your eyes healthy. Plus, you won’t have to worry about figuring out your daily dosage.

Finding out how much ginkgo biloba your body needs is dependent on several factors. First, you need to figure out what your goal is in taking this supplement. Is it to help with an existing disease? Are you using it as a preventative measure? Talk to your doctor about finding the right daily dose of ginkgo biloba for you.

Can I Get Ginkgo Biloba from Foods?

Technically, yes, but doctors don’t recommend it. As mentioned, the fruit that grows on the ginkgo biloba tree is inedible and the seeds are potentially fatal. Though the seeds are sometimes used in traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine, ingesting more than 10 seeds in one day can lead to poisoning, seizures, difficulty breathing, and sometimes death.

So, you shouldn’t count on getting your ginkgo bilboa dosage from the tree’s fruit. You’re better off finding a good supplement that won’t hurt you. Companies make supplements and extracts from the tree’s leaf, so there’s no chance of poisoning.

This ancient tree is a miracle worker. With leaves that have proven to help regulate intraocular eye pressure and blood flow, you can protect your eyes from permanent vision loss and increase your vision acuity!