Description
Originating in China, and now one of the commonest herbs used in western countries among the middle-aged and elderly.
A herb for the over 50’s.
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION
Native to China, though no longer found growing wild, the Ginkgo tree is cultivated commercially in large scale plantations in China, in France near Bordeaux and in South Carolina, USA. The leaves are harvested in the autumn.
CONSTITUENTS
Flavone glycosides; ginkgolides (diterpenes); bilobalide (sesquiterpene).
CAUTIONS
DO NOT TAKE DURING PREGNANCY OR LACTATION.
DO NOT TAKE WITH PRESCRIBED ANTI-COAGULANTS.
Ginkgo and its standardised extract, has been shown to be extremely free from side effects.
PARTS USED: Leaves.
DOSAGE: 1 capsule twice daily swallowed with water.
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