The Ginkgo Biloba seeds are also rich in minerals, fatty acids, and bioflavones. The seeds are especially popular in traditional Chinese medicine, and are called bai gou.
They are believed to act on the lung and kidneys and are used to treat the symptoms of asthmatic disorders, and all chest problems that produce thick phlegm.
The seeds of the Ginkgo tree are also believed to have a toning effect on the urinary system, and are useful in the treatment of excessive urination, or incontinence.
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Recent research has demonstrated that ginkgolide, a compound found in the leaves, is as effective as many standard pharmaceutical drugs currently used to treat irregular heartbeats.
Most research suggests that Ginkgo can improve memory, speed of thinking, and attention in adults.
Some evidence shows that taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth modestly improves symptoms of Alzheimer’s, vascular, or mixed dementias.
There is some evidence that taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth can improve color vision in people with retinal damage caused by diabetes.
Evidence suggests that using ginkgo leaf extract is associated with a decreased risk of developing ovarian cancer and may improve sexual problems caused by antidepressant drugs.
Ginkgo leaf extract also increases the distance people with poor blood circulation in their legs can walk without pain and will improve the quality of life in everything from general daily living and mood to sleep, and alertness in older people..
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Considering the survival skills of this ancient tree, it is not surprising that it should have come to symbolize longevity, the undying life-force and hope against all odds.
The split nature of its leaves can imply a symbolism of duality as opposites are united in one form.
Ginkgo nuts are considered an elixir of life and are used to build potency, stamina and virility and are also associated with fertility,
More than any other tree, Ginkgo has become the beloved tree of philosophers and poets.
Ele Naturale