Ginkgo Leaf: 1.58 oz (45 g) - Alive Herbals
Ginkgo Leaf health benefits:
- Contains Powerful Antioxidants
- Can aid in reducing inflammation
- Improves Circulation and Heart Health
- Improves Brain Function and Well-Being
Ginkgo tea can be easily prepared at home, however it is not possible to know the dose of active properties when taking ginkgo as tea. Therefore, whenever possible, you should use ginkgo in supplement form to obtain the correct therapeutic dose.
Add up to 1 tablespoon of dried ginkgo leaf to 1 cup of hot water. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Then strain the infusion through a mesh sieve, let it to cool and drink.
What is a ginkgo leaf? The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), also known as the maidenhair tree, is a deciduous gymnosperm tree from China. Ginkgo has been grown in Chinese and Japanese temple gardens since ancient times. It is now valued in many parts of the world as an ornamental tree that doesn't get fungus or bugs. It can grow in cold weather, and unlike most gymnosperms, it can also live in the harsh air of cities. Even though the plant is grown in many gardens, it is on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species and is threatened in the wild.
The leaves of a ginkgo tree look like the leaflets of a maidenhair fern. They grow on short, spur-like shoots that are very thick.
