Ginkgo Biloba

*Cut & Dried* Hand Harvested Season Dependent *

Common Names: Ginkgo biloba

Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba L.

Medicinal Uses: * Allergies * Alopecia/baldness * Asthma * Bronchitis * Respiratory Health *  Urinary Health * Heart Health * Women’s Health * Brain Health * TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) * Circulation * Eyes/Vision * Libido * Sexual Health * Mens Health * Longevity Tonics * Memory/Focus * Varicose Veins * Antidepressant 

Properties: * Anti-inflammatory * Antidepressant * Antioxidant * Antitussive * Anxiety * Astringent * Cordial * Mental Clarity * Tonic * Vasodilator * Vermifuge

Usable parts: Leaves and seeds

Constituents: contains largely beneficial amounts of flflavonoids (flavonoids aid capillary function and are powerfully antioxidant), terpenoids (can control platelet-activating factor (PAF)).  

Did you know??

Ginkgo Biloba acts as a great rutin supplement

Ginkgo can help calm the inflammation and congestion of spring allergies. It's leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties and natural antihistamines and ginkgolides, which help to inhibit a chemical involved in asthma and allergies.

Ginkgo Biloba tea is a subtle way to improve circulation and blood flow within the body. Helping to restore better blood flow to the brain, improving memory, focus and concentration, aswell as improving the genital blood flow in both men and women, increasing libido and enhancing the experiences that come with.

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Herbal Preparation 

Tea: 1-2tsp of dried herb infused into 1 cup of boiling water taken 3 times per day.

Powder: 3 to 5 grams, 1/2 to 1 teaspoons up to three times a day to liquid or make herbal capsules 

Herbal tincture (1:2):  5ml up three times a day, in juice or water, under the tongue or as directed. 

Please note

• Tinctures are made using non denatured grain alcohol. 

Safety First!!

• Persons taking blood thinning medication, should consult their doctor before taking Ginkgo.
• Do not take Ginkgo Biloba if waiting for surgery or dental procedures - it helps to thin the blood and can cause excessive bleeding. 
• Consult your doctor or herbal practitioner before taking Ginkgo Biloba to make sure it is safe to take if you are on any prescription medication.
• Avoid Ginkgo if you are taking antidepressant or blood thinners, ginkgo may enhance the effect so talk to your doctor.