Ginkgo to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease

Ginkgo is an herbal extract available in supplement form. If comes from the leaves of the ginkgo tree and is believed to improve circulation and cognitive abilities.

Some of the functions associated with Ginkgo include:

Decreased platelet aggregation (blood clotting)
Decreased inflammation
Improved memory and brain function
Improved circulation
Mood Enhancement
Increased serotonin receptors
Increased glucose uptake
Increased oxygen supplied to the brain
Antioxidant

The recommended daily dose of Ginkgo may vary between 60 to 120 mg/day.

There are potential side effects associated with the herbal remedy, such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. If you take blood thinners, such as Coumadin, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) ginkgo is not recommended. MAOIs are a class of antidepressant drugs. Discuss any supplements you take or are considering with your doctor. There is potential for a drug-nutrient interaction.

There has been some evidence to indicate that Ginkgo can be used to treat a variety of health conditions. A few of the health conditions include:
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