In recent years, more and more people use Ginkgo biloba leaves to soak in water to prevent and treat hypertension and heart disease. Actually, this is unscientific. Because:
1, Ginkgo biloba leaves contain a lot of ginkgolic acid, which is toxic. Generally, the leaves bought are not extracted by deep processing, and the ginkgolic acid content in them is as high as 3000-4000ppm. In particular, ginkgolic acid is water-soluble. After soaking in water, not only can you not eat the effective substances such as ginkgo brass and ginkgolic acid, but the effect is the opposite, and it is full of toxicity!
2. Flavonoids are the main components of Ginkgo biloba leaves and powerful inhibitors of platelet activating factor. Long-term use may inhibit platelet aggregation function and increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage accordingly. Therefore, the elderly should stop taking Ginkgo biloba leaves, and pay attention to the regular detection of blood coagulation, and do not blindly take it for a long time. For elderly patients with vascular sclerosis and fragile blood vessels, it is not advisable to take it for a long time to avoid cerebral hemorrhage.
It has great side effects. If you eat too much, you will be poisoned, causing muscle convulsions and dilated pupils.
4. Chinese medicine believes that ginkgo biloba leaves should not be eaten for evil people. Ginkgo biloba can promote blood circulation and prevent cardiovascular diseases, but other cardiovascular drugs (such as aspirin) cannot be taken at the same time.