What is the efficacy and function of Ginkgo biloba leaves? Do you have any side effects when you drink too much?

Ginkgo biloba leaves contain natural active flavonoids and bitter lactones, which are beneficial to human health. It has the effects of dissolving cholesterol and dilating blood vessels, and has obvious effects on improving brain dysfunction, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, dizziness, tinnitus, headache, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss. Its value of disease prevention, treatment and fitness has long been recorded in Compendium of Materia Medica in Ming Dynasty.

Drinking ginkgo tea can significantly reduce serum cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, and reduce the role of fat storage in the body. It has a good effect on the regulation of hyperlipidemia, the auxiliary prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease, and the weight loss of obese people. It is an ideal drink for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. It is currently recognized as the most ideal pharmaceutical ingredient for treating and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the world.

But note: Ginkgo biloba leaves contain an ingredient called ginkgolic acid. If the dosage is too large, or it takes too long, it will damage the heart. Generally, the leaves bought are not processed and extracted, and the content of ginkgolic acid in them is as high as 3000-4000ppm, especially ginkgolic acid is water-soluble.

Precautions for taking Ginkgo biloba leaves: Flavonoids, the main component of Ginkgo biloba leaves, are powerful inhibitors of platelet activating factor. Long-term use may inhibit platelet aggregation function and correspondingly increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage. Therefore, the elderly should stop taking Ginkgo biloba leaves, and pay attention to the regular detection of blood coagulation, and do not blindly take it for a long time. For elderly patients with vascular sclerosis and fragile blood vessels, it is not advisable to take it for a long time to avoid cerebral hemorrhage. Ginkgo biloba leaves contain toxic components, which can cause paroxysmal spasm, nerve paralysis, pupil dilation, allergies and other side effects when used to make tea. Pregnant women, young children and the elderly should use it with caution.

Dosage: 9 ~ 12g.