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by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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Significant improvements in mental function and mood in patients with the early stages of AD have been reported with the daily supplementation of ginkgo biloba extract, 40 to 80 milligrams of the extract standardized to 24 percent ginkgo flavonglycosides, three times a day, and acetyl-l-carnitine, 500 to 1,000 milligrams, three times a day, for at least three months. However, less noticeable improvements have been noted in patients with more advanced stages of AD. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Super Prescription #3 ginkgo biloba (24 percent)
Take 120 mg two to three times daily. It improves circulation to the brain, improves memory, and has antioxidant benefits.
Super Prescription #4 Vitamin B12
Take 800 to 1600 meg daily. Consider using a sublingual form at 400 meg. A vitamin B12 deficiency contributes to poor memory.
Super Prescription #5 Club moss (Huperzia serrata)
Take a product standardized to contain 0.2 mg of huperizine A daily. This compound has been shown to increase acetylcholine levels in the brain and to improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease. |
Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton
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 Many appear to be very effective, such as ginkgo biloba extract for memory loss and Saint-John's-wort for depression. First make sure that you are getting all the nutrients, and once any nutritional deficiencies have been sorted out, then move on to herbal remedies. I would also advise anyone starting with these remedies, particularly Saint-John's-wort, to do so under the supervision of a trained herbalist, as it has been linked to side effects such as sensitivity to light.
Chapter 7
Digestive Disorders we all know that you are what you eat. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 You know, like silimarin, curcumin and ginkgo biloba. These things are known to directly block glutamate receptors and reduce excitotoxicity. Curcumin is very potent. Most of your flavonoids.
Magnesium is particularly important, because magnesium can block the MNDA glutamate type receptor. That's its natural function, so it significantly reduces toxicity. Vitamin E succinate is powerful at inhibiting excitotoxicity, as are all of your antioxidants. They found combinations of B vitamins also block excitotoxicity.
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Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier
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 Fig. 2: ginkgo biloba L.
An up to 30—40 m tall, dioecious and long-lived tree, which is highly resistant towards environmental influences; the crown is globular, becoming broader with increasing age. The leaves are fan-shaped (obcuneate), alternate or clustered on spur shoots.
DAB: Eingestellter Ginkgotrockenextrakt USNF: Powdered Ginkgo Extract
Plant source: ginkgo biloba L. (ginkgo tree), Ginkgoaceae. For the history and botany of this "living fossil," see Lit. [1. 2].
Synonyms: Y/nxingye, Yinguoye, Bai guo ye (Chin.), Maidenhair tree leaf (Engl. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| Phytonutrients, as found in herbs such as green tea, turmeric, ginkgo biloba, and milk thistle, have some of the most potent antioxidant activity ever discovered. Each of the antioxidants plays a key role in neutralizing free radicals and optimizing immune system function. These are just a few examples of the antioxidants that are available in foods and supplements.
TESTING ANTIOXIDANT STATUS
There are several different ways you can test your antioxidant status. One is to have a blood test that measures the levels of key antioxidants found in your blood. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Other beneficial herbs include bayberry, cayenne (capsicum), echinacea, ginkgo biloba, goldenseal, and red seal.
Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, as it may disturb normal intestinal flora. Do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.
Recommendations
Q Eat a high-protein, high-calorie diet to promote fast tissue repair.
Q Include in the diet foods that are high in germanium, such as garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and onions. Germanium helps to improve tissue oxygenation. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 The problem with this report is that ginkgo biloba has about the same anticoagulating effect as one aspirin. Why is it that the doctors who issue these shrill warnings do not hesitate to put millions of elderly patients on an aspirin a day, or even more dangerous platelet-inhibiting drugs? It is estimated that the use of aspirin to prevent strokes or heart attack accounts for one in one thousand brain hemorrhages.347 When you consider that approximately five million people are taking aspirin, that number can be quite significant. |
| Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) directly blocks the glutamate receptor, as do ginkgo biloba and pycnogenol.™ Pyruvate and malate, products of metabolism, have also been shown to block glutamate toxicity and increase brain energy production at the same time.274 All of these are available as supplements without a prescription.
Anything that increases brain energy production will reduce excitotoxicity. This includes alpha-lipoic acid, CoQIO, niacinamide, all of the B vitamins, acetyl-L-carnitine, and creatine monohydrate. |
| Most doctors will know little or nothing of ginkgo biloba, if they have heard of it at all.
Hawthorn Extract (Crateagus oxacantha)
This plant extract has been shown to increase the strength of heart contractions (ejection fraction), dilate blood vessels (which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow through the coronary arteries), and acts as a powerful antioxidant.348 1 have found it to be especially effective with patients who have hypertension, since it blocks the angiotensin-converting enzyme responsible for elevating blood pressure. |
| Probably the most extensively studied herb, ginkgo biloba contains numerous beneficial substances, some with powerful pharmacological properties. It is an incredible substance, capable of significantly increasing blood flow through arteries in all organs and tissues, including the brain and heart muscle. It is composed of special alkaloids (ginkaloids) in combination with a multitude of antioxidant flavonoids making Ginkgo extract a very powerful tool against numerous disorders, especially those associated with degenerative aging and impaired microvessel blood flow. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Give ginkgo biloba a try. Although the research is not very supportive, ginkgo may help and it is relatively inexpensive. Make sure that it won't interact with any other medicine you are taking. •Consider melatonin. This natural compound appears to be quite safe and may help tinnitus sufferers get some much-needed sleep.
• If all else fails, your physician might prescribe misoprostol. A few small studies have found it useful for about one-third to two-thirds of tinnitus patients. Its price and side effects are daunting, however. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| One of the most useful is the herb, ginkgo biloba. Several components in the Ginkgo extract inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF) in the same way that aspirin does.317 Unlike aspirin, Ginkgo also contains numerous flavonoids that protect the weakened vessel from further damage by free radicals. In addition, it directly strengthens the collagen and elastin in the blood vessel walls.3'8
Other natural products have the same effect. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 As is well known, with aging there is an increase in the number of multiple co-occurring chronic conditions, including cognitive decline and dementia. Because the proportion of the population in the United States and other nations that are aged continues to increase, cognitive and motor deficits are growing rapidly. Cognitive impairment and dementia are major causes of disability in our nation, and their financial impact and long-term care costs are enormous. The major cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aging clearly results in declines in brain size, weight, and function [4-6]. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| Unlike aspirin, ginkgo biloba will not erode holes in the stomach or result in GI bleeding. Also, it improves memory in the elderly, protects the brain against the effects of aging, and may play a major role in preventing degenerative brain disorders.
A Ton of X-rays, A Lifetime of Damage
When I was a neurosurgery resident, we used to laugh about getting a hernia from lifting some patient's x-ray folders. They were four inches thick and weighed a ton. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Research also indicates that the herb ginkgo biloba, a natural remedy known for many years, may be helpful in treating some symptoms, although it should be used with caution as its use can sometimes lead to excessive bleeding, especially if it is used in conjunction with aspirin therapy.
A study done at the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging in Chicago indicated that people with low levels of niacin (vitamin B3 ) were 70 percent more likely to get Alzheimer's than those who had higher levels in their diet. |
| Ginkgo biloba improves circulation to the scalp.
Q Horsetail is a good source of silica, necessary for strong, shiny hair.
Q Green tea, pygeum, and saw palmetto may aid in reducing hair loss.
Q Tea tree oil combats bacteria and mites that may cause hair loss. Massage 10 drops into the scalp, then shampoo your hair in the usual fashion.
Recommendations
Q Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in starch. This may help to slow down the process of hair loss. |
| Alfalfa, bayberry, blessed thistle, cayenne, dong quai, echinacea, elder flower, elderberry extract, garlic, ginkgo biloba, horsetail, and saffron are good for circulation.
Q Horsetail, meadowsweet, valerian, and skullcap help to relieve muscle cramps.
Q Rubbing lobelia extract on the affected area helps to relieve muscle spasms.
Q Taking valerian root at bedtime helps to relax the muscles.
Recommendations
Q Eat alfalfa, brewer's yeast, plenty of dark green and leafy vegetables, cornmeal, and kelp.
Q Drink plenty of fluids to stave off dehydration. |
| Chinese ginseng, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice root, dong quai, ginger, and schizandra.
Every Native American nation has its own herbal medicine tradition based on the plants growing in the geographic area where it lives. Common among all Native American cultures is the spirituality attached to the gathering and use of herbs, and many peoples use the same herbs both medicinally and ceremonially. For the Navajos, for example, herbalism is a complex and specialized religion, in which the Navajo healer serves as both doctor and priest. |
| Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and is a potent antioxidant.
Q Emu oil has shown good results on brown spots.
Q Other herbs beneficial for age spots include ginseng, green tea, and licorice.
Caution: Ginseng and licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use them if you have high blood pressure.
Recommendations
ž Eat a diet high in vegetable protein and that consists of 50 percent raw fruits and vegetables, plus fresh grains, cereals, seeds, and nuts. Be aware that seeds and nuts become rancid quickly when subjected to heat and/or exposed to the air. |
Eric R. Braverman
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 In France, studies have shown that ginkgo biloba has also been thought to be helpful in cerebral insufficiency. Primary and secondary prevention of stroke includes the use of ginger, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, fish oils, aspirin, and willow bark. These natural supplements are especially beneficial to patients who have already had a stroke caused by blocked brain blood vessels.
SEXUAL DISORDERS
The four natures all play an important role in sexual function. Dopamine controls libido, aggression, and power. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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| A 1999 review of clinical studies of ginkgo concluded that "overall, the results of these trials are favorable to ginkgo biloba as a treatment for tinnitus, but a firm conclusion about efficacy is not possible . .. the body of evidence is small."816
Since then, there have been two studies that have not found ginkgo to be any better than placebo for relieving symptoms of tinnitus.817,818 At this time it would be fair to say that the evidence is mixed at best and probably not very promising. On the other hand, ginkgo does seem to improve circulation and may be worth a try. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 Demonstration of the "anti-stress" activity of an extract of ginkgo biloba (EGB 761) using a discrimination learning task. General Pharmacology 1994; 25(5): 1009-1016.
Winter E. Effects of an extract of ginkgo biloba on learning and memory in mice. Pharmacology, Biochemistry Behavior 1991; 38:109-114.
Peters H, Kieser M, Holscher LI. Demonstration of the efficacy of ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 on intermittent claudication—a placebo-controlled, double-blind multicenter trial. Vasa 1998; 27: 106-110.
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volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 Branch of ginkgo biloba. extracts (e.g., tinctures at a strength of 1:10 in ethanol) are found in the North American market. None of these products are phy to equivalent to the concentrated and standardized preparations used in published clinical trials. The monograph published by Commission E in August of 1994 (Bundesanzeiger No. |
| The only contraindication to ginkgo is a hypersensitivity to ginkgo biloba preparations. Side effects are very rare and consist of mild gastric upset, headache, or allergic skin reactions (Table 2.3). There are no known interactions with other drugs.
The only contraindication noted in the monographs is hypersensitivity to gingko extract preparations. Side effects consist of very rare instances of mild gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, or allergic skin reactions. |
| Biber A, Koch E (1999) Bioavailability of ginkgolides and bilobalide from extracts of ginkgo biloba using GC/MP. Planta Med 65:192-193.
Bickel H: Allgemeine Gerontopsychiatrie; Grundlagen des normalen und pathologischen Alterns. In Forstl H (eds.): Lehrbuch der Gerontopsychiatrie. Ferdinand Enke Verlag, Stuttgart 1997: 1-15.
Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, Gruenwald J, Hall T, Riggins CW, Rister RS (eds.). Klein S, Rister RS (trans). (1998) The Complete German Commission E Monographs - Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas, www.herbalgram.org. |
| DeFeudis FV (1998) ginkgo biloba Extract (EGb 761): From Chemistry to the Clinic. Ullstein Medical, Wiesbaden.
Deutsches Institut fur medizinische Dokumentation und Information (ed) (1994) ICD-10. Internationale und statistische Klassifikation der Krankheiten und verwandter Gesundheitsproble-me. 10. Revision. Bd 1. Urban + Schwarzenberg, Munich Vienna Baltimore.
Dilling H, Mombour W, Schmidt MH: ICD-10; Internationale Klassifikation psychischer Storun-gen. Verlag Hans Huber, Bern, 1993. |
| Cockle SM, Kimber S, Hindmarch I (2000) The effects of ginkgo biloba extract (LI1370) supplementation on activities of daily living in free-living older volunteers: a questionnaire survey. Hum Psychopharmacol Clin Exp 15: 227-235.
CPMP - Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products (1997) Note for Guidance on Medicinal Products in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. London, September 1997, CPMP/EWP/ 553/95.
DAB. Deutsches Arzneibuch (DAB Erganzungslieferung 2000). Stuttgart, Germany: Deutscher Apotheker Verlag. 2000. |
Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
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 Examples:
• ginkgo biloba L. leaf (Ginkgo folium, ginkgo or maidenhair tree).
• Hypericum perforatum L. aerial parts (Hyperici herba, St John's wort).
Other extracts
These are extracts generally accepted to be pharmacologically active. However, the constituents responsible for this activity are not known and consequently quality markers have to be defined. |
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