Description

Ginkgo Biloba, sometimes know as the Maidenhair tree is thought to be the oldest living tree species, fossil records of the Ginkgo species have been dated back to 270 million years ago. It was quite widespread for a long time and fossil records have shown it appearing in what is now Europe, Asia and North America. About 7 million years ago the Ginkgo disappeared from the fossil record of North America. It was gone from Europe by about 2.5 million years ago, and scientists thought it was extinct until the german physician and botanist Engelbert Kaempfer discovered it in Japan. The Ginkgo's had survived in China where they had been cultivated in palace and temple gardens ( for its medicinal benefits )from approximatly 1100 AD and then spread to Japan around 1192AD. The tree has since spread into europe and america in the early 1700's.

Ginkgo is a very well researched herb with more than 300 studies giving clinical evidence of it's beneficial effects throughout the body. It is gaining recognition as a brain tonic which enhances memory due to its positive effects on the vascular system. It increases bloodflow to the brain and throughout the network of bloodvessels that supply blood to organs. It increases metabolism, regulates neurotransmitters and boosts oxygen in the brain. It has been used in the treatment of Alzheimers and other symptoms of cerebral insufficiency. Ginkgo has also been used to relieve tension and anxiety and improve mental alertness, elevate mood and restore energy. Ginkgo is also a powerful antioxidant.

Spiritgarden sells this material 'NOT' for consumption.

REFERENCES

The Ginkgo pages