Although it is best known for its health benefits, Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) is a beautiful tree with different fan -shaped leaves that turn a beautiful golden color in the fall.
It is a tree with a long and interesting history. The only remaining species of the Ginkgophyta Plants division, Ginkgo is considered a living fossil. In fact, it was considered extinct for a long time until limited grandstands were found in East -China.
Nowadays it is cultivated on a large scale in China (70% of the world trees are in China), the rest of Asia and all over the world. It is a long -living and holding plant and gained fame because he is one of the few living things to survive Hiroshima. These qualities are also the reason why it is honored as a holy tree in the Taoist tradition.
The note, known as a silver almond, has a long history of use in China and both food and to support lung health, reduce excess mucus and for digestive disorders. The magazine was first mentioned in traditional Chinese medical texts in the 15one century for external use with different skin conditions (Dharmananda et al., 1997). The common use of Ginkgo today, to increase blood circulation and improve the cognitive function, is relatively modern.
Starting in the study of the 1920s, the use of Ginkgo Leaf started to support healthy circulation and to support various related disorders, such as cognitive function. Research was aimed at the food content of Ginkgo, in particular the flavonoids, including ginkgolide that help fight oxidative stress.
In the 1970s, Ginkgo was introduced for use in Europe and it is still one of the most popular herbal remedies and was included in the E -monographs committee. Today, Ginkgo is mainly used for circulation -related conditions (Yang et al., 2015; Le Bars, et al., 1997; Mahady, 2002; Johnson et al., 2006).
Due to the free radical clean -up benefits, Ginkgo is also used in many skin products to support a healthy skin tone and the aging condition.
The note is still used as food throughout Asia and appreciated for its health benefits. It is often served in different dishes on special occasions, such as weddings and New Year’s Eve.
Note: Ginkgo may not be used with anticoagulating medicines.
References
- Dharmananda S and Fruehauf H (1997) Ginkgo, Institute of Traditional Medicine.
- Johnson S, Diamond B, Rausch S, Kaufman M, Shiflett S, Graves L (2006) The effect of Ginkgo Biloba About functional measures in multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled study, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing2 (1), 19-24.
- Le Bars P, Katz M, Berman N, Turan M, Freedman A, Schatzberg A (1997) A placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study of an extract of an extract of Ginkgo Biloba” Journal of the American Medical Association278 (16), 1327-1332.
- Mahady, G (2002) Ginkgo Biloba: An overview of the literature, journal or cardiovascular Nursing, 16 (4), 21-32.
The formulas of Wishgarden Herbs with Gingko Biloba:
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Erin Smith has been working with plants for 25 years and is a medical herbalist and ethnobotanist. She is the maker of Plant Passionate Living, an interactive program designed to help people find more health and vitality through a deeper relationship with plants. Erin is the founder and director of the Center for Integrative Botanical Studies.
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