Ginkgo
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- The Ginkgo is a living fossil, with fossils recognizably related to modern Ginkgo from the Permian, dating back 270 million years. Ginkgophyta fossils appear prior to, and concurrently with, the dinosaurs. Ginkgos have basically been around for about 150 million years.
- Also known as 'Temple tree.'
- Ginkgos adapt well to the urban environment, tolerating pollution and confined soil spaces. They rarely suffer disease problems, even in urban conditions, and are attacked by few insects. For this reason, and for their general beauty, ginkgos are excellent urban and shade trees, and are widely planted along many streets.
Medicinal uses
Extracts of Ginkgo leaves contain flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids (ginkgolides, bilobalides) and have been used pharmaceutically. Ginkgo supplements are usually taken in the range of 40–200 mg per day.
- Memory enhancement
- Dementia
- Improvement of blood flow
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See also
External links
- Gingko Wikipedia
- Ginkgo biloba Wikipedia
