Herb's Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba
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This Ginko Biloba plant was given to us by a friend who didn’t want it. The top had been snapped off in strong wind but it should recover OK. I planted it in the main veggie patch – prime location.
Medicinal Uses:
The extract of the Ginkgo leaves contains flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids (ginkgolides, bilobalides) and has been used pharmaceutically. It has many alleged nootropic properties, and is mainly used as memory and concentration enhancer, and anti-vertigo agent. However, studies differ about its efficacy. Some controversy has arisen over the conclusions drawn by some studies that were allegedly funded by a firm which marketed Ginkgo. Slate, an Internet-based magazine owned by The Washington Post Company, reported in April 2007:
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Where is it?
Currently growing in Herb's Medicinal Herb garden garden
Milestones
23 Apr 08
Transplanted
Buzz buzz buzz!
Listen in on the Grapevine
Mondomuse wrote:
Good to see new things growing here, and there. These are truly beautiful trees, with our without the medicinal value. Thanks Herb, for the informative post.
Posted on 11 Jun 08 (about 7 months ago)
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