Patient's question:
My husband got high blood pressure a few weeks ago and has been taking medication ever since. I want to know if ginkgo leaves can treat high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
It does not achieve the desired therapeutic effect; this is an auxiliary medication. Ginkgo biloba leaves contain ginkgolides and flavonoids, which have a synergistic effect. They can dilate blood vessels, enhance blood flow, stabilize cardiovascular and cerebral circulation, and protect brain cells in cases of aspiration. Additionally, they can reduce serum triglyceride levels, lower high-density lipoprotein levels, and decrease the activity of red blood cells and superoxide dismutase. Therefore, based on the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease and the pharmacological and mechanism of action of ginkgo biloba leaves, oral administration of ginkgo biloba leaves does have a certain role in the treatment of coronary heart disease.