Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is the most ancient and one of the longest surviving plants on earth. Individual trees can last up to 1,000 years and its medicinal use is recorded 5,000 years ago in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of the tree is used in herbal medicine.
Medicinal Properties of Ginkgo
Ginkgo contains two main groups of active constituents, 24% Ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones. These compounds are powerful Antioxidants and reduce the stickiness of the platelets in the blood, increase circulation and keep blood vessels toned and pliable.
Ginkgo Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend ginkgo for the following disorders:
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