Ginkgo Biloba & Flavone Glycosides: Microvascular Perfusion, PAF Antagonism, and Ocular-Cerebral Circulation

The Living Fossil of Eastern Temple Gardens

Surviving virtually unchanged for over 270 million years, Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), known in China as Bai Guo (白果), is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth. Ginkgo trees planted around ancient Buddhist monasteries in China are over 1,500 years old.

1. Standardized Extract Phytochemistry (EGb 761)

Standardized therapeutic Ginkgo extract contains two primary bioactive families:

• 24% Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides (Quercetin, Kaempferol, Isorhamnetin): Potent free-radical scavengers in retinal and cerebral capillaries.


• 6% Terpene Lactones (Ginkgolides A, B, C and Bilobalide): Specific potent antagonists of Platelet Activating Factor ($PAF$), reducing blood viscosity and enhancing capillary microvascular flow without causing severe systemic anticoagulation.

2. Safety & Medication Checks

[!WARNING]
Because Ginkgo modulates platelet aggregation, always verify concurrent use with blood-thinning medications using our Herb-Drug Interaction Checker.

3. References & Academic Citations

• DeKosky, S. T., et al. (2008). Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 300(19), 2253-2262. [PubMed: 19017911]
• Nash, K. M., & Shah, Z. A. (2015). Current perspectives on the beneficial role of Ginkgo biloba in neurological and cerebrovascular disorders. Integrative Medicine Insights, 10, 1-9.

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