Ginkgo biloba is also known as Maidenhair. It is one of the unique species of tree with no close living relatives. It has single family and best known examples of a living fossil. It is grown in two areas of China. It is said that its natural origin were planted and preserved by Chinese monks. It is said to be one of the oldest types of trees in the world and its seeds were traditionally used as Chinese medicine. Other common names include ginkgo, maidenhair, Japanese silver apricot, Kew tree, yinhsing and baiguo.
Uses of Ginkgo Biloba:
-> The leaf extract of this tree is used to treat various conditions like asthma, fatigue, bronchitis and tinnitus.
-> The leaf extracts can also be used to improve memory.
-> To prevent Alzheimers disease.
-> It can also be used for other types of dementia.
-> To decrease leg pain caused by narrowing arteries.
-> To treat sexual dysfunction.
-> For treatment of multiple sclerosis.
-> For treating tinnitus.
-> For several other health problems.
-> Also used as a skin product sometimes.
How ginkgo biloba is used:
Ginkgobiloba has used medicinally for thousands of years and is one of the top selling herbs in the United States of America .It is used for treatment of various medical conditions under scientific investigation and extracts are taken from the trees leaf and out of it tablets, capsules and teas are made. Along with its uses it also has numerous side effects.