Drug Name

Ginkgo Biloba Patch

Drug Uses

Ginkgo Biloba Patch is is specifically formulated for supporting your general health owing to numerous benefits of it

How Taken

Place one Ginkgo Biloba Patch on a relatively hair-free part of the body (the inner arm is perfect). After 24 hours replace with a new patch in a slightly different position, to allow the skin to breathe and to help prevent adhesive allergies. (The best method of removal is to peel off whilst showering with warm, soapy water).

Drug Class and Mechanism

Benefits:

• Ginkgo works by increasing blood flow to the brain and throughout the body's network of blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the organ systems.
• It increases metabolism efficiency, regulates neurotransmitters, and boosts oxygen levels in the brain which uses 20% of the body's oxygen.
• Ginkgo may also help control the transformation of cholesterol to plaque associated with the hardening of arteries, and can relax constricted blood vessels.
• Benefits of enhanced circulation in the brain include improved short and long term memory, increased reaction time and improved mental clarity
• Ginkgo has been shown to be a supportive herb for treating infertility in males or impotence.
• Ginkgo Biloba also helps prevent damage to your organs from free radicals, and also blocks the platelet activating factor which causes some skin disorders such as psoriasis
• Ginkgo Biloba's beneficial effects on the circulatory system also helps in the treatment of eye and ear disorders.

Missed Dose

If you miss to place Ginkgo Biloba Patch, use it as soon as you remember.

Storage

Store Ginkgo Biloba Patch at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ginkgo Biloba Patch out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

No absolute contraindications. Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing.

Possible Side Effects

Despite the many benefits Ginkgo Biloba has, it also has some side effects you should be aware of. Especially for individuals with blood circulation disorders and those taking anti-coagulants such as aspirin - best thing to do is to consult with your doctor before using any.

More Information

Ginkgo Biloba comes from the Ginkgo tree, and is one of the oldest living tree species. The Ginkgo tree has been around from 150 to 200 million years. The Chinese have used Ginkgo for thousands of years for various ailments. Ginkgo Biloba was first introduced to Europe in the 1700's, and is now used all over the world. Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most researched herbs.