Growing Your Own Ginkgo Biloba
Black Cohosh Ginkgo Biloba Dong Quai Ginseng Red Clover Soy Vitex Macafem
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh grows in the woods of eastern North America
Ginkgo Biloba
Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
Dong Quai
Dong Quai is often referred to as "the female ginseng"
Ginseng
The Chinese word "rénshén" means "man root" in English
Red Clover
Originates from Asia, parts of Northern Africa, and Central Europe
Soy
Traditionally used in the Orient as a source of protein and medicine
Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus is also called chaste tree
Macafem
Originates from the Andean mountains of Perú

Growing Your Own Ginkgo Biloba

Growing Your Own Ginkgo BilobaA popular herbal remedy to relieve menopausal symptoms, ginkgo biloba has been used to treat a variety of symptoms including memory loss, blood circulation and anxiety. It is also known as Japanese silver apricot, maidenhair tree, kew tree, yin guo ye wan, bai guo ye, yin xing tong ye, fossil tree and yinsing.

Why should you use ginkgo biloba? Does it really help to relieve symptoms of menopause? Read on to learn about the benefits of ginkgo biloba.

Why Use Ginkgo Biloba?

. Improves mental function.
. Revives sexual desire.
. Helps with memory loss.
. Alzheimer�s.
. Macular degeneration.
. Enhances blood circulation.

How Does Ginkgo Biloba Work to Relieve My Menopause Symptoms?

Ginkgo biloba helps to relieve symptoms of menopause by reducing the number of free radicals and raising estrogen levels within the female body. By reducing the number of free radicals, which are damaging particles in the body, improvements to blood flow within the brain can help alleviate memory loss. Because ginkgo contains phytoestrogens, it raises hormone levels by replacing human hormones with plant substitutes.

Additionally, ginkgo helps women looking for relief from menopause related ailments including tinnitus, osteoporosis, poor mood and loss of libido.

Can I Grow Ginkgo Biloba?

Growing Your Own Ginkgo BilobaYes. Trees grow best in temperate climates with well-drained soil conditions. Trees can live for 1000 years and are very resistant to pollen, pests and disease, which makes them ideal for any landscape. Care should be taken to avoid planting the male species because it does bear smelly fruit.

However, trees from seed can take up to 20 years to flower and only then reveal their gender. Read on to learn more about the side effects of ginkgo biloba.

Side Effects of using Ginkgo Biloba

Side effects of ginkgo biloba include excessive bleeding, digestive problems, headaches, allergic skin reactions and muscle weakness.

Fresh ginkgo seeds should not be consumed because side effects include difficulty in breathing, seizures, unconsciousness and in some rare cases, death. Roasted seeds can cause diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, vomiting and skin allergies.

Because of the many curative properties of ginkgo biloba, it�s not surprising that it is considered one of the best herbal remedies to relieve menopause symptoms. Click here to read more information about ginkgo biloba.

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Macafem
Is an Andean plant regarded as one of the best treatments for menopause symptoms because of it boosts the endocrine system.
Dong Quai
Is an Asian plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat gynecological problems, blood disorders, and as a sedative.
Ginkgo Biloba
Is a popular and ancient Chinese herbal remedy used to improve circulation, mental performance, and menopause symptoms.
Ginseng
Is a root widely used by Chinese, Koreans and Native Americans as a preventative treatment and to increase vitality.
Soy
Is a healthy, low-fat source of protein and is used as treat menopause because of its high amount of phytoestrogens.
Red Clover
Is a variety of Clover with a high nutritional value and it's widely used as an immune-booster and menopause relief, but it has some side effects.
Black Cohosh
Is a phytoestrogenic herb from eastern North America and it is used as a supplement to treat several illnesses, including menopause symptoms.
Vitex
Used since roman times to help women with hormonal imbalances, but pregnant women should avoid it.
Which herb should women try? Today women are looking for relief from their menopause symptoms with herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs and non-estrogenic herbs are good in relieving menopause symptoms, but recent studies show that non-estrogenic herbs have no side effects because they help the body to produce its own hormones instead of introducing hormones like the phytoestrogenic ones. Learn more about non-estrogenic herbs for menopause.
Growing Your Own Ginkgo Biloba