What Is Ginkgo?

Ginkgo is one of the most well researched herbal medicines in the world. The leaf is most often used medicinally for ailments related to cognition, difficulty with concentration and memory, absent-mindedness, and low energy.

How to Use Ginkgo (Common Uses)

Ginkgo leaf is generally taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract, however, it may also be used topically.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Ginkgo

Ginkgo leaf is best known as an herb for improving mental clarity, enhancing memory, increasing circulation, and improving mood. It may be able to increase neuronal growth factors, stimulate the regeneration of damaged nerve cells, and increase the activity of brain waves. It is thought that ginkgo leaf has a protective effect on the brain. Ginkgo is often used for treating brain fog, and can help enhance blood flow to the brain.

Our Anti-Stress Tea utilizes ginkgo leaf as a key ingredient.

Ginkgo leaf is high in antioxidants. It can help to relieve high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and strengthening blood vessel walls. For those who bruise easily, use of ginkgo leaf may help to decrease this characteristic. Ginkgo leaf can have beneficial effects on muscle health, eye health, and ear health.

Active Constituents in Ginkgo

Terpene lactones, flavonoids, quercetin, kaensysferol, isorhamnetin, organic acids.

Notable Facts About Ginkgo

Ginkgo leaf may have cognitive benefits for ageing dogs.