This ancient Chinese herb has been making headlines recently as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Ginkgo is an excellent remedy for any type of cerebral or circulatory disorder. In a 1975 study, ginkgo extract was given to patients suffering from migraine headaches, with 80 percent reporting improvement or cure. Ginkgolide B, an active constituent, may help to regulate blood pressure, treat kidney disorders, eye diseases and various forms of shock, reduce inflammation, and counteract the harmful effects of several toxins. Perhaps the best known of Chinese herbs in the United States, ginseng helps the body to correct imbalances, and promotes general vitality and health.
Athletes use ginseng to increase strength and endurance.
The Life Extension Foundation's Sports Ginseng contains naturally balanced active and coactive constituents, including ginsenosides, panaxosides and eleutherosides. Epidemiological studies show that people who drink five to 10 cups of green tea a day have a lower incidence of heart attack, stroke and cancer. When the Life Extension Foundation introduced green tea capsules in 1992, the cost was high. Each capsule contains 233 mg of disease-fighting polyphenols, which exceeds the polyphenol content found in five to 10 cups of freshly brewed green tea. The Foundation also offers Decaffeinated Green Tea 23-Percent Extract for cancer and hepatitis patients who cannot tolerate caffeine in large doses.