Energy production is improved. Nerve signal transmissions are improved. Brain wave tracings are improved. Diverse population grouping have been shown to benefit from administration of ginkgo. The memory of college students as well as the elderly have shown improvement.
Ginkgo facilitates short-term memory by increasing the speed of nerve impulses.
In recent years, this plant has reached a highly valued status in Europe. In France, 1.5 percent of all prescription sales are for ginkgo leaf extract. The figure is 1 percent in Germany. In both of these countries, the extracts of the ginkgo leaf are among the leading prescription medicines. With ginkgo, the effectiveness may not be felt for twelve weeks.