Ginkgo biloba is a living fossil tree whose fan-shaped leaves have been revered in Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years to enhance mental clarity and circulation. Traditionally used to sharpen memory and invigorate qi flow, its distinctive biflavonoid and lactone compounds are prized for supporting cognitive function and peripheral blood flow.
leaf, seed
tea, tincture, capsule, extract, powder
120–240mg standardized extract daily; 1–2g dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily
May increase bleeding — discontinue before surgery.
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