The medical indications of Ginkgo biloba extract are attributed primarily to two groups of active constituents: ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones. Ginkgo flavone glycosides, which usually make up approximately 24% of standardized extracts, are primarily responsible for Ginkgo’s antioxidant activity and may mildly inhibit the stickiness of blood platets whereby preventing such circulatory diseases as atherosclerosis. Ginko’s flavone glycosides are also believed to support the brain and central nervous system. Additionally, the antioxidant action exhibited by its active constituents may also extend to the brain and retina of the eye.
The medical indications of Ginkgo biloba extract are attributed primarily to two groups of active constituents: ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones. Ginkgo flavone glycosides, which usually make up approximately 24% of standardized extracts, are primarily responsible for Ginkgo’s antioxidant activity and may mildly inhibit the stickiness of blood platets whereby preventing such circulatory diseases as atherosclerosis. Ginko’s flavone glycosides are also believed to support the brain and central nervous system. Additionally, the antioxidant action exhibited by its active constituents may also extend to the brain and retina of the eye.
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