Flavonex is based on a combination of three Chinese herbs rich in flavones, including a concentrated extract of gingko biloba (bai guo ye). Ginkgo is the subject of much research in Europe on its ability to affect cerebral and peripheral arterial insufficiency. The herbs are added to a base of famous Chinese herbs thought to prolong the life span and improve cerebral functions. Flavonex is designed to treat cardiovascular degeneration from high fat diets. Flavones, also present in fruits, grains, and leafy vegetables, are thought to maintain the integrity of capillaries. The formula also contains salvia (dan shen) and ilex (mao dong qing), which are noted for their heart and capillary promoting properties. Ginkgo leaf extract contains: 24% flavonoids, 6% lactones
Pueraria root (ge gen), Ilex root (mao dong qing), Salvia root (dan shen), Lonicera flower (jin yin hua), Eucommia bark (du zhong), Acorus rhizome (shi chang pu), Cistanche salsa herb (rou cong rong), Ho-shou-wu root (he shou wu), Morus fruit (sang shen), Rose fruit (jin ying zi), Lycium fruit (gou qi zi), Zizyphus seed (suan zao ren), Tang Kuei root (dang gui), Schizandra fruit (wu wei zi), Ginkgo extract leaf 24% flavonoids; 6% lactones (yin guo ye)