| Production Country |
India |
| Weight (kg) |
0.1 |
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or gingko, also known as the ginkgo tree or the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, all others being extinct.
It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. making it the oldest surviving tree species on earth.
Native to China, the tree is widely cultivated and was introduced early to human history. It has various uses in traditional medicine and as a source of food.
Ginkgos adapt well to the urban environment, tolerating pollution and confined soil spaces. They rarely suffer disease problems, even in urban conditions, and are attacked by few insects. For this reason, and for their general beauty, ginkgos are excellent urban and shade trees, and are widely planted along many streets.
Medicinal Action and Uses
Antidepressant - Ginkgo has been used to treat depression in the elderly.
Antioxidant - Because of the herb's potential antioxidant properties, it can be beneficial for the brain, retina and cardiovascular system which can lead to less damage by free radicals, age related decline of brain function and naturally slowing down the aging process.
Cardiovascular - Ginkgo reduces the platelet activity factor (PAF) in the blood, similar to the action of aspirin on blood thinning. Excessive PAF has been linked to cardiovascular disease, brain damage, hearing disorders and other immune and inflammatory diseases.
Circulatory - Ginkgo has ability to improve blood circulation. It used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery diseases. It is also as treatment for tinnitus.
Impotence - The herb has been used as an herbal remedy for impotence. It contains substances that make blood vessels relax.
Neurology - Many clinical trials have been conducted on the effectiveness of ginkgo biloba as a medicinal herb for treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In Germany, gingko biloba has been regarded for some time to have potential in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Some studies have shown that the herb may reverse brain damage. Studies have also shown that ginkgo increases both short-term and long-term memory in people with age-related memory impairment or impairment in learning ability.
Ophthalmic - shown to significantly improve long-distance vision and may reverse damage to the retina of the eye.
