Abstract

A REVIEW ON ROLE OF GINKGO BILOBA IN TREATING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Arunima C.*, Dr. Julia J. J. and Dr. Prasobh G. R.

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Abstract

Ginkgo biloba, also called maidenhair tree, is a deciduous gymnosperm tree of family Ginkgoaceae, the tree is native to China. Since ancient times ginko has planted in Chinese and Japanese temple gardens and now seen in many parts of the world as a fungus and insect-resistant ornamental tree. Ginkgo supplements are associated with several health claims and uses, most of which Improves the brain Functions, blood circulation Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic disabling disease most prevalent among the neurodegenerative diseases. AD affects millions of people in worldwide and causes great burden to the society. It reduces Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders and Dementia. It reduces the inflammation and also used in treatment of some kind of head ache. This review is to explore in detail about the role of ginko biloba in treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Keywords: Ginkgo biloba, Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia.