Seed Information
Common Name: GINKGO BILOBA
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba
Alternative Names: Maidenhair Tree
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Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba
Alternative Names: Maidenhair Tree
7sR53.00
Description
- Perennial
- Oldest tree on the planet
- Erect slow-growing deciduous tree - grow up to 35m.
- Male and female trees.
- Hardy.
- Full sun.
Culinary Uses
- Seed nuts are edible.
- Can be roasted as a snack, canned or dried - use in soups, stir fries and stews
Parts Used
- Pick leaves in autumn and dry.
- Ripe fruit
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Leaves: help irregular heartbeat
- Anti-oxidant, anti-spasmodic, astringent
- Circulation stimulant and tonic
- Improve memory, reduce possibility of a stroke
- Preventative for Alzheimer, Senile Dimentia and Raynaud's disease
- Anti-inflammatory - help multiple sclerosis
- Anti-allergenic - control allergic inflammatory responses
- Seed is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
- Anti-asthmatic
The information contained within this website is for educational purposes only. This site merely recounts the traditional uses of specific plants as recorded through history. Always seek advice from a medical practitioner.
Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff
Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff