“I contacted Jonny after being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was also suffering from memory loss, poor concentration and other pain issues. I didn’t want to go down the usual medication route as I felt a holistic approach would be better for me. I had been suffering on and off for years but had never been able to get rid of symptoms fully through the usual doctor, pharmaceutical medication and counselling that is offered.

I had my first initial consultation with Jonny, during this he was very helpful and understanding, he explained packages, prices and what would happen during our meetings, Jonny asked me some questions regarding my health and from there on this profound and deeply healing journey begun.

Jonny sent tinctures to me which I started straight away. These tinctures were very powerful with assisting me to heal core wounds which I hadn’t previously been aware of, these tinctures along side Jonny’s scheduled calls have changed me on such a level that I now feel like a new person. I have healed parts of me which I did not believe would be possible.

I can not thank Jonny enough for the support, kindness and understanding given whilst embarking on the 3 month transformational package, I can now say that I do not have symptoms of depression, I feel happy and settled in life.

Thank you so much!!”

Aimee (UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of the program Aimee filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

Aimee scored 120 at the start of the program. Dropping to 10 at the end of the 3 months. A decrease of 92%.

Aimee contacted me with a good awareness of the factors that were involved in her mental and cognitive health problems but was struggling to find a way out. She responded very quickly to the medicine which was at first working too fast and causing some turbulence with the changes the medicine was helping to bring in. Aimee called on the extra support offered in the Pattern Transformation package and further herbs helped her body transition into a healthier state of balance. Her mental health improved significantly within the first month of treatment and has been sustained ever since.

Jonny Woodall
Medical Herbalist and Flower Essence Therapist
BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine
National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Contact me for help with your health problems and illness

PHONE: +44(0) 7525827558

EMAIL: jonnyapothecary@gmail.com

Sitting on a shelf in my kitchen is probably one of oldest single living species of plants we know. The specimen i have is only a couple of years old, but a recent report has dated Ginkgo biloba as having been on this earth relatively unchanged for over 270 million years (Isah, 2015).

In Japan it is planted in temples for its association with Confucianism. In Korea the tree is cultivated for its beauty and its edible, medicinal nuts.

In herbal medicine It is most often recognised for its popular use in slowing the effects of ageing and is currently being reported as providing benefit to patients with dementia (Weinmann et al 2010).

Its main actions are:

· Circulatory stimulant

· Nootropic

· Peripheral vasodilator

· Neuroprotective

· Antioxidant

· Anti-PAF activity

Ginkgo biloba has such a reputation for brain ailments due to research showing how it can positively alter brain chemistry whilst offering neuroprotective effects against ischaemic damage (Raghavan and Shah, 2014). The herbs actions focus on improving cerebral blood flow whilst increasing antioxidant enzymes and protecting damaged neurons (Hu et al 2003). This action on cerebral blood flow is seen in its ability to inhibit vasospasm and thrombus formation whilst improving circulation to underperfused areas without moving attention away from other areas of the brain (Mills and Bone, 2013, 599). Improving blood flow to underperfused areas could explain why Ginkgo biloba is such a popular treatment in brain related conditions like ADHD.

I stock Ginkgo biloba and often use it for ADHD, memory loss, circulatory issues and erectile dysfunction.

It is not native to the UK but i have seen plenty growing in botanical gardens or even a friend's home. In the West we use the leaf for its medicinal actions. It is unsurprisingly a very hardy plant and can thrive in many different soils and conditions. But what would you expect from something that lived with and beyond the dinosaurs?

References

Hu, B. Sun, S.G. Mei, Y.W. (2003) [Protective effect of ginkgo biloba extract on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats], Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi, Jun; Vol. 23(6): P. 436-440.

Isah, T. (2015) Rethinking Ginkgo biloba L.: Medicinal uses and conservation, Pharmacognosy Review, Jul-Dec; 9(18): p. 140–148.

Mills, S. Bone, K. (2013) Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy Modern Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition, London, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Raghavan, A. Shah, Z.A. (2014) Repair and regeneration properties of Ginkgo biloba after ischemic brain injury, Neural Regeneration research, Jun 1; Vol. 9(11): p. 1104–1107.

Weinmann, S. Roll, S. Schwarzbach, C. Vauth, C. Willich, S.N. (2010) Effects of Ginkgo biloba in dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Geriatrics, Mar: 10; 14.

Jonny Woodall
Medical Herbalist and Flower Essence Therapist
Bsc (Hons) Herbal Medicine
National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Contact me for help with your health problems and illness

PHONE: +44(0) 7525827558

EMAIL: jonnyapothecary@gmail.com

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