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disease, memory problems, and ADD (attention deficit disorder)
are serious problems for many Americans. This has led to
a rise in the use of Ginkgo Biloba. To generate maximum
results, Ginkgo Biloba should be in a balanced herbal formulation.
Dr. Zhou stresses the use of at least three balanced herbs
in most formulations. If you have had the experience of
buying Ginkgo Biloba in the health food store and then having
to wonder if it is working, try Memory Enhancer. The results
are immediate and powerful.
Note: This Technical Bulletin was written by Dr. James
Zhou, Ph.D. The information in this article is not intended
as medical advise, but only as a guide in working with your
health care professional.
Ginkgo Biloba
Organ Affinity:
Lungs, Kidneys and Heart
Effects:
Improves memory, increases and improves blood circulation;
stabilizes neural and muscular membranes; removes toxic
metabolites; normalizes transmitter concentrations; and
maintains appropriate levels of important electrolytes.
Indications:
Cerebral edema; blood platelet aggregation; aging process;
high blood pressure; memory problems.
Remarks:
Excellent for reduction of dangerous blood clotting, flavanoid
of ginkgo including quercetin are potent oxygen scavengers.
Improves circulation thus fights the aging process. Additional
Ginkgo Biloba Research
Dong Quai (Angelica sinesin)
Organ
Affinity:
Liver
and
spleen
Effects:
Tonic
to
blood;
emennagogue;
promotes
circulation;
analgesic,
sedative,
laxative.
Indications:
Menstrual
disorders;
dysmenorrhoea,
menorrhagia,
amenorrhoea,
blood
deficiency;
painful
scarring
in
traumatic
injuries,
postnatal
abdominal
pain;
rheumatic
pains.
Remarks:
Best
herb
for
menstrual
disorders.
Strengthens
female
reproductive
organs
and
regulate
hormonal
levels.
Also,
used
as
a
liver
remedy,
circulatory
stimulant
and
blood
fortifier.
Also,
eases
the
effects
of
menopause.
Panax Ginseng
Organ Affinity:
Spleen, Lungs
Effects:
Boosts energy, immunity and sexuality; strengthens male
reproductive organs, adrenal glands; improves the body's
ability to handle stress.
Indications:
Energy deficiency, weak pulse; asthma due to empty lungs;
diabetics, heart palpitations, lack of appetite.
Remarks:
Regulates blood pressure and blood sugar, promotes secretions
of sexual hormones in men and women and promotes blood production.
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
Organ Affinity:
Lungs, Kidney, Liver, Heart
Effects:
Lungs, Kidney, Liver, Heart
Indications:
Chronic coughs; asthma; thrush; profuse perspiration due
to empty ailments; spermetorrhoea; noc turnal emissions;
profuse and frequent urination; chronic diarrhea.
Remarks:
It is both astringent and de mulcent. Excellent fluid balancer.
Beautifies the skin. Strengthens liver function and immune
system. Containing Schinzandrin, Schisanhelnol, Gomisin
A, B, C, J, etc. Schinzandrin is a hepatoprotective agent
to improve the liver function of patients with hepatitis
or under chemotherapy, anti-cancer activity. Schisanhelnol
is a potent antioxidant, inhibits the peroxidative damage
of brain mitochondria and membrane in animal models, protective
action against oxidative stress. Gomisin A has inhibitory
effect on hepatparcinogenesis, stimulates liver regeneration
after partial hepatectomy. Gomisin J has anti-H IV activity
through inhibition of HIV RT. Gomisin C has inhibitory effect
on respiratory burst of rat neutrophils invitro.
Chinese Kudzu (Puerarin lobata)
Organ
Affinity:
Spleen,
Pancreas,
Stomach
Effects:
Diaphoretic,
cooling,
dilator
of
arteries
and
veins.
Indications:
Alcohol
craving;
hangover;
treatment
of
glaucoma;
headache;
heart
functional
problems.
Remarks:
Tonic
for
reduction
of
alcohol
craving;
daidzin
in
kudzu
blocks
en
zymes
which
cause
alcohol
poisoning
(hangover);
beta-adrenoreceptor
antago
nist.
Protective
effects
on
heart;
help
with
headaches
by
the
effect
of
having
better
blood
flow
to
the
brain.
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