faqs: Ginkgo Biloba

What is Ginkgo Biloba?

Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree on the Earth. Once thought to be extinct, Ginkgo was discovered in China in the mid-1700s and is now dispersed throughout the world, having lived on Earth for over 150 million years. The leaves of Ginkgo biloba are considered as having medicinal properties and have been used as herbal medicine for centuries.

What does Ginkgo Biloba do?

Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE), which is made from the leaves of the tree, has beneficial effects on the circulatory system and as an antioxidant, especially in geriatric patients.
SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba is an herbal product that can be helpful in the following conditions:

• To improve your memory, to help you concentrate better and to support your learning abilities, especially if you suffer from mild to moderate cerebrovascular insufficiency (dementia syndromes in primary degenerative dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease)
• To improve the pain-free walking distance if you suffer from peripheral arterial occlusive disease such as intermittent claudication, Raynaud disease, acrocyanosis, and post-phlebitis syndrome
• To relieve the tinnitus and dizziness if you suffer from inner ear disorders such as tinnitus and vertigo of vascular and involutive origin
 

How does Ginkgo biloba work?

An impressive number of clinical studies prove that Gingko biloba improves the blood circulation in the brain, the glucose uptake by brain cells and the transmission of nerve signals. In this way, Ginkgo can stimulate the brain activity and improve the mental sharpness, concentration, short-term memory and learning abilities.

Ginkgo biloba demonstrates high anti-oxidant abilities and acts as a scavenger of the harmful free radicals. By reducing blood viscosity and supporting healthy circulation in the whole body, Ginkgo relieves the pain and increases the walking distance in people with peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Significant improvement of dizziness and tinnitus is due to the effects of Ginkgo biloba on the capillary permeability and general microcirculation.

What are the active ingredients of SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba?

SinoVeda develops herbal products with the basic premise that a compound must be absorbed into the bloodstream before it produces the desired effect. The biologically active ingredients of Ginkgo biloba are flavonol glycosides and terpene lactones. Using our proprietary PPT® technology, we identify Bilobalide and Ginkgolides A, B, C, J as the terpene lactones that are absorbed. We then formulate our Ginkgo biloba product to ensure that each capsule contains guaranteed amounts of these active ingredients. You will find them listed in the Essential Ingredients Profile on SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba label.

Should I consult my health care professional before I take Ginkgo biloba?

You should consult your doctor in the following cases:

• If you have any blood clotting disorder as Ginkgo acts as a blood thinner.
• If you are currently on anti-coagulant therapy. Blood thinners like aspirin, warfarin, and heparin may interact with Ginkgo.
• If you are allergic to Ginkgo products
• If you are a pregnant woman or trying to get pregnant
• If you are a nursing mother.

How should I use SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba?

Take Ginkgo Biloba capsules with a large drink of water, preferably with your meal. SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba is formulated as small capsule size 3 that you can easily swallow.

What is the recommended dosage for SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba?

Dosages are usually based on the severity of the symptoms and the type of problem. Unless otherwise prescribed from your health care professional, the recommended dosage is one capsule of 60 mg SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba 2-3 times a day with your meal for 6-8 weeks.

What medicines may interact with Ginkgo Biloba?

• Heparin
• Warfarin
• Coumadin derivatives
• Any blood thinning medication

What could be the side effects from taking Ginkgo Biloba?

The side effects from taking the recommended dosage of Ginkgo biloba are very rare. If you notice any of the following side effects stop usage immediately and contact your health care professional.

• Headaches
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Vomiting
• Rash

What do I have to do to keep my herbal product safe from temperature changes?

Store your SinoVeda Ginkgo product at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Make sure that you see the expiration date on the bottle and throw away the unused portion after the expiration date. Close the cap tight immediately after use and leave the desiccant package inside the bottle. Keep it out of reach of children.

There are so many Ginkgo products in the market. How do I choose one?

Read the label carefully. Most Ginkgo biloba products are standardized as 24% flavonol glycosides and 6% terpene lactones. Look for products that are clearly labeled with the ingredients contained and amounts. SinoVeda Ginkgo biloba combines the standardized extract with the PPT® technology for identification of the absorbable ingredients. They are listed in the Essential Ingredients Profile with their corresponding amounts. These are the active ingredients of Ginkgo biloba that will be absorbed in your body in order to produce the desired effect.

How does SinoVeda maintain quality control of its products?

• SinoVeda always uses high quality raw materials. In order to ensure this standard, SinoVeda has implemented triple control over every batch of herbal extract for content and contaminants: our suppliers, an independent laboratory and our quality control department. Each one of these three levels of control provides detailed analysis using the latest analytical technology. Batches of raw material that fail to meet SinoVeda’s criteria on every test are shipped back to the supplier.

• Using SinoVeda’s proprietary technology PPT®, we identify and determine the amounts of the active ingredients of the herbal products that will be absorbed in the body. In this way, our products achieve the highest and most consistent bioavailability.

• SinoVeda herbal products are formulated with the latest formulation technology and manufactured in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility. SinoVeda herbal products are currently the only herbal products in the market that specify the major individual active ingredient contents.