Ginkgo biloba.
The ginkgo tree has been growing on the planet for 150 - 200 million years. It has been kept in existence by Chinese monks as a sacred herb for  over than three thousand years. Ginkgo biloba was first brought to Europe in the 18th century and nowadays, it is a commonly prescribed drug in France and Germany.
It is one of the most well researched herbs in the world. Over the last fifty years, more that five hundred studies have shown that ginkgo biloba prevents a lot of health problems. Ginkgo biloba has been recognized as a brain tonic that improves memory, because of its positive effects on the vascular system. It is also used as a medicine for vertigo, blood circulation problems and a variety of neurological disorders, such as diabetes neuropathies. Ginkgo biloba may also help in opposing or delaying the effects of ageing, including mental fatigue and lack of energy.
Ginkgo biloba increases metabolism, regulates neurotransmitters and boosts oxygen levels in the brain. Ginkgo biloba, in general, can increase flow in the blood vessels and boost the oxygen supply to organs and systems. This action may be beneficial in diabetic foot ulcers healing. In fact, ginkgo biloba can be combined with any diabetes medication and it is used as a diabetes herbal remedy.
Studies have confirmed that ginkgo biloba can slow retinal deterioration in cases, like diabetic retinopathy by increasing blood flow into the retina.
Ginkgo biloba also acts as a powerful antioxidant and consequently, it can help in heart disease and stroke prevention.
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