Ginkgo Biloba Leaf

(Ginkgo biloba)

Ginkgo is one of the most extraordinary plants on earth — a true living fossil. Ginkgo biloba is the sole surviving species of the division Ginkgophyta, a group of plants that flourished alongside the dinosaurs over 200 million years ago. Individual ginkgo trees can live for over 1,000 years, and the species survived the last ice age in refugia in China, where it has been cultivated in temple gardens for centuries. When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, six ginkgo trees within a mile of the blast survived and were among the first living things to re-sprout — they still stand today.

The distinctive fan-shaped, bilobed leaves of Ginkgo biloba — whose species name literally means “two-lobed” — are rich in flavonoid glycosides (including quercetin and kaempferol) and terpene lactones (ginkgolides and bilobalide), the characteristic active compounds of this unique species. Ginkgo leaf has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries and became one of the most extensively researched botanical supplements in the world during the late 20th century. Our Ginkgo Biloba Leaf is available in both Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Dried leaf of Ginkgo biloba — a true living fossil, unchanged for 200 million years
• Rich in flavonoid glycosides and terpene lactones (ginkgolides, bilobalide)
• One of the most extensively researched botanical supplements of the 20th century
• Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1 teaspoon of cut & sifted ginkgo leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 10 minutes for a mild, slightly astringent herbal tea. Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Capsules: Fill empty capsules with ginkgo powder for a convenient herbal supplement. Blended Formulas: Traditionally combined with other botanicals in classic herbal formulations.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications (including blood thinners), or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.