PARTE UTILIZADA= Used part: Hojas.

ACCIÓN FARMACOLÓGICA= Pharmacological action: Actividad circulatoria, actividad antiagregante y actividad antioxidante-

EFECTOS ADVERSOS Y/O TOXICOLOGÍA= Adverse effects and toxicology: Los efectos adversos son muy escasos algunos son: náuseas, vómitos, vómitos, cefalca, acidez e hipotensión pasajera. Hasta obtener más datos sobre la inocuidad del producto, se desaconseja el  empleo durante el embarazo y la lactancia.

POSOLOGÍA= Posology: La via oral es la más indicada y se recomienda la dosis de 40mg dos o tres veces al día en caso de patología cerebral

COMPOSICIÓN QUÍMICA= Chemical composition: Kaempferol, quercetina, derivados del epicatecol, rutósidos, isorhamnetina, cumaril glucorhamnósidos I y II, ginkgetina, isoginkgetina, sciadopitisina, bilobetina, etc.

ZONA GEOGRÁFICA= Geografical zone: Europa, Oriente.

Uses: labyrinthitis.                                                 

Origin: China.        

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Ginkgo is probably the most ancient tree still living on earth. It is native to Asia and has long been used in Chinese medicine. The female trees produce fruit containing seeds that are used for wheezing and urinary problems. In landscaping the female trees are avoided because ripe and rotting fruits produce an odor that most people find disgusting. The primary medicinal compound of ginkgo comes from its fan shaped leaves. There is controversy about whether Ginkgo biloba improves memory and helps in Alzheimer disease. Studies have come down on both sides of the issue. The ginkgolides do improve circulation in the brain and peripherally. They also are antagonistic to platelet activating factor (PAF), which is implicated in asthma, transplant rejection, inflammation, and other conditions. Because ginkgo interferes with platelets, it may lead to bruising or bleeding. Individuals should stop taking ginkgo if surgery is planned, and the recommended dose of ginkgo should not be exceeded.

Part used::
Leaves, Seeds

Origin:
Asia

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Origin:
Native to China and Japan; cultivated in Indian gardens as an ornamental.

Action:
Antagonizes bronchospasm, used as a circulatory stimulant, peripheral vasodilator.

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2) Geraldini , Isanete, Journal of Ethnopharmacology v. 173, 2015 . -- p. 383-423            

3) Hull, Kathleen; Photog. Hull, Meredith /Indiana Medical History Museum: Guide to the Medicinal Plant Garden./ USA: Indiana Medical History Museum. 2010. -- p. 58.

4) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p. 836.