Ginko Biloba

(Maidenhair tree)

Constituents: ginkoflavone glycosides (24% standardized), terpene lactones

pharmacology: antioxidant actions in the brain, retina of the eye, and CV system.

Medical Uses: Intermittent claudication, Sexual dysfunction, Neurological conditions (Age-related cognitive decline), tinnitus, 

C/I: caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelet therapy

(Bilberry)

Contituents: flavonoids (anthocyanosides)

Pharmacology: specific to the eyes.  inhibits sorbitol formation and plaquing.

Medicinal Actions: leaf is astringent and anti-diarrheal.  peripheral vascular disorders. venous disorders including hemorrhoids during pregnancy. hypoglycemic effect. collagen strenghtening effects and inhibtion of sorbitol formation protects vascualture from diabetic complications. reduce serum cholesterol and triglycride leves may prevent ateriosclerotic plaque formation as well. 

(gotu kola)

medicinal actions: venous insufficinecy, reduced scar formation, increased healing, decreased fibrosis: keiloids, scleroderma, wound healing

(butcher's broom)

(horse chestnut)

constituents: triterpene saponins (beta-escin can potentially cause hemolysis)

Medicinal uses: trophorestorative for venous tissues; varicosities, topical application. 

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