Sleep paralysis is a common problem among practitioners of lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences. Suddenly, upon returning from this world, which we also call the phase state, the person is horrified to find that he cannot move. Based on a recent study, Indian scientists Rishi Mohinta and Mehvish Shakeel Bhat claim that there is a plant that helps to successfully combat this unpleasant condition. Sleep paralysus does not seem to interfere with breathing and eye movement, however, the sleeper has no control over their limbs, head, or torso.
Ginkgo biloba, also called the “maiden hair tree,” is one of the oldest tree species known to man and has many medicinal uses. The extract is available in the form of tablets, capsules, or tea, and has a complex effect: it improves memory, blood circulation, dilates blood vessels, has powerful antioxidant properties, and reduces platelet coagulation. It has been shown that long-term use of Ginkgo biloba reduces the risk of mental disorders, prevents Parkinson’s disease, and has heart-health benefits.
The extract has long been used as a complementary remedy in the treatment of mental illnesses. It increases blood flow to the brain, which helps other drugs and metabolites to have a better effect (though it is dangerous to take it together with other blood thinners, as this can lead to internal bleeding). Although sleep paralysis is not a disease or disorder, it may be the result of previous neurological problems, according to the Indian experts.
The unusual name of the plant suggests that the drug is only available in the tropics and other exotic places, but this is not true: for example, it is easy to order it through iHerb.
The article was published in February 2021 in the International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science.
