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Ginkgo is considered the world's oldest tree species and has a high resistance to disease, insects and pollution. Ginkgo Biloba oxygenates the blood, increasing circulation and strengthening blood vessels. Chinese herbalists have recommended Ginkgo Biloba for over five thousand years to treat a variety of ailments. Anti-inflammatory properties present in Ginkgo Biloba are beneficial in the treatment of asthma, and the positive affect that Ginkgo Biloba produces in the brain and body have catapulted this herb to its current popularity among herbalists today. Ginkgo Biloba has been known to increase brain functionality, which may be beneficial for those who suffer from low concentration and memory loss. As a lung relaxant, Ginkgo Biloba is said to ease coughing and reduce tissue inflammation. Ginkgo has also proven beneficial for treating painful headaches, ringing in the ears and vertigo. Additionally, Ginkgo Biloba has been known to reduce inflammation of the veins, including varicose veins. The leaves are considered to be an antioxidant, brain tonic, circulatory stimulant, kidney tonic and rejuvenative. Ginkgo leaves have been used for Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, asthma, depression, hearing loss, impotence, memory loss, nerve deafness, pain, phlebitis, poor circulation, Reynaud's disease, stroke, tinnitus, varicose veins, vertigo and vision loss. The nuts are used for asthma, bladder irritation, catarrh, diabetes, weak kidneys, incontinence, typhoid, tinnitus, tuberculosis, frequent urination, vaginal infection and peripheral vascular disease. Ginkgo Biloba helps to relax blood vessels so that more nutrients can be delivered to the body. It helps the brain utilize oxygen and glucose better, and improves peripheral circulation, yet Ginkgo doesn't keep you awake. It increases cerebral blood flow and the rate at which information is transmitted. Ginkgo also has an anti-aggretory effect on blood platelets (reducing clotting).
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Garlic, a member of the family that includes onions, leeks and shallots, is native to Europe and Central Asia. Garlic, also known as Stinking Rose, Rashona, Poor Man's Teacle, Da Suan and Russian Penicillin, has long been used by many cultures to support a variety of health conditions.
The name Garlic is derived from an Anglo-Saxon words, leac, meaning "pot herb" and gar, meaning "lance shape," after the shape of the leaf. The slaves who built the Pyramid of Cheops were fed rations of Garlic to give them strength, and Olympic athletes in ancient Greece chewed a clove of Garlic at the start of a competition, believing it increased their stamina. It was once used to help protect one from the Bubonic Plague and to ward off evil. For thousands of years, Garlic has been one of the most popular medicinal herbs, in spite of the legendary myth that Garlic will ward off vampires. Garlic is considered to be Nature's very own antibiotic. Unlike most antibiotics, Garlic will not deplete the body of good flora, and is considered to be the cure-all herb because of its effectiveness on the entire body. Popularly used as a digestive aid, Garlic increases bile production while enhancing digestion and reducing stomach gases. Garlic's strong odor is due mostly to a sulfide called allicin. Garlic is a source of selenium, which must be present in the body for proper immune response, and which also acts as an antioxidant in combination with vitamin E. Rich in potassium, zinc, selenium and vitamins A and C, Garlic is commonly used to fight infection, increase circulation and help prevent cardiovascular disease. Garlic has been known to detoxify the body by cleansing the kidneys and increasing urine flow. Furthermore, Garlic's healing properties make it an ideal agent for fighting colds and flu, bacteria and fungi. Garlic has also been used for lowering cholesterol, reducing high blood pressure and for treating respiratory problems such as bronchitis and asthma. |
