What is Ginkgo biloba?

Answer 1

A tall ornamental deciduous tree of the family Ginkgoaceae with distinctive bilobed fan-shaped leaves; female trees bear edible seeds surrounded by a fleshy covering that when ripe smells strongly of butyric acid; native to China, but extinct in the wild, surviving only in cultivation; extracts of the leaves contain ginkgoheterosides and terpene lactones and are used medicinally in cerebral and peripheral vascular disease. Syn: maidenhair tree.

The leaves of the ginkgo tree have been used in Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine for many centuries in diseases of the brain, heart, and lungs. Several well-controlled studies have shown that ginkgo extracts enhance both cerebral and peripheral blood flow in some vascular insufficiency syndromes. They have relieved symptoms in dementia, vertigo, and tinnitus of vascular origin and in intermittent claudication and premenstrual syndrome. Ginkgo extracts also inhibit platelet aggregation and scavenge free radicals. The usual dosage is 120–240 mg/day in 2–3 divided doses. Administration for several weeks may be required before beneficial effects are noted. Although G. biloba is promoted as a “smart pill” by purveyors of herbal remedies, it does not improve mental function in persons without cerebrovascular disease. Side effects are uncommon and include gastrointestinal upset, headache, and rash. A few cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage and hyphema have been reported, particularly in persons also taking aspirin. Administration of ginkgo extract should be discontinued before surgery.

Answer 2

Ginkgo biloba is one of the most unique trees on the planet today. This fascinating tree is dioecious: male and female flowers grow on different trees. The Ginkgo hasn't been found growing in the wild but it has been preserved as a sacred tree in Chinese temple gardens since ancient times. The Ginkgo tree is also called the Maidenhair Tree because its leaves closely resemble those of the Maidenhair Fern.

Ginkgo tree was discovered in China in 1690 by Kaempfer who wrote the first scientific description of this tree. He suggested the Ginkgo name. This name is derived from the Chinese YIN , silver, and HING , apricot, in reference to appearance of the fruit. Ginkgo trees grow well in the city, being able to tolerate city dust and pollution. It isn't usually vulnerable to fungi, insects or damaged by storms

Answer 3

Why do people answer a question when they are clueless?
Ginkgo biloba is an ancient tree, the only gymnosperm in a world of angiosperms. That is, there are males and females. The males produce sperm which is waterborne; the females produce and drop eggs. The eggs are gawdawful stinky. This is a popular tree for urban settings because it is tolerant of pollution and generally poor growing conditions, but the trees selected for this purpose are always males. It takes at least 20 years for them to reach sexual maturity.

But what you really want to know is why it's a useful herb, eh? Its leaves are reputed to improve memory. It's sold OTC in capsule form. BTW, the leaves are an interesting shape, two-lobed, from whence it derives its name.

Answer 4

Ginkgo Biloba is a chinese herb which is similar to Aswagandha from india. Go to this site for more details http://ichiban-herbal-store.com/herbal/herbs_ginko.php

Answer 5

an herbal product, used as a memory aid.

comes from 10,000+ old trees, the ginkgo, of chinese origin.

traditionally the medicinal properties were found in the roots, fruits, or leaves, and consumed as a tea.

the active ingredients in capsule form are now sold at your corner drug store, although herbal products are not standardized or regulated for purity or effectiveness in the USA. also beware of interactions with concurrent use of prescription medications, because it interferes with drug metabolism.

Answer 6

it is a substance that is extract from the ginkgo plant...
supposed to aid in improving memory...

Answer 7

definite. there are a variety of of supplementations and supplementations on the marketplace that may help with reminiscence. the most elementary might want to be a good diet-B complicated, it quite is particularly less expensive and also you would possibly want to locate them everywhere. also, once you're taking a multivitamin

Answer 8

says its supposed to improve memory...however ive heard a lot of stuff on this that it doesnt really do anything..harmless but pointless. I dont know personally though ive never taken it.

Answer 9

something for energy i think?? or old people