Roommate LivingA Memorable Combination: Ginseng and Gingko Biloba
In holistic medicine, it’s common to combine herbs to enhance their healing powers. But, that’s not something that a layman should necessarily do on his own. Certain herbal remedies should not be taken together, so it takes a skilled herbalist to create an elixir of two or more herbs that will actually be effective, and not be harmful. Having said that, one popular combination that is often used to boost memory is gingko biloba taken along with ginseng.
This combination is not only used by traditional herbalists, but it has also been tested by many scientists. Research shows that gingko biloba improves your ability to concentrate, while ginseng actually enhances your memory. Since both functions are closely related to intelligence and mental acuity, this powerful combination is taken by those in the know who want to get more out of their brain power, seem more intelligent and enhance their memory.
In previous posts, I’ve talked about ginseng and gingko biloba. They each have their own benefits when taken apart from each other, but research shows that the combination actually can enhance each of those individual benefits, so you’ll get more out of your gingko biloba by taking it along with ginseng and vice versa.
Many researchers are excited about the prospect of this combination being used to treat neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (gingko biloba is already used in some countries against this disease). Research has shown that extracts of these herbs work best when taken over a long period of time, but recent studies indicate that some effects can be seen after just one dose. Participants in one study performed better on tests after just one single dose of the ginseng/gingko combination. The best results were seen when the volunteers took a combination of 60 percent ginseng and 40 percent gingko, indicating that this combination may actually improve the person’s available mental energy.
Researchers are quick to warn that ginseng and gingko have not yet been shown to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s or dementia in clinical trials, but more research should be done in this area. I don’t suffer from either disease (as of yet), but I could certainly use a boost in memory and mental focus. Whether you’re a world renowned scholar or a tattoo artist, I’m sure you can appreciate the benefits of a little mental boost.
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