Dried Ginkgo Biloba leaves 50kgs/bag

Dried Ginkgo Biloba leaves

Latin Plant Name:Ginkgo Biloba

Common English Name:Ginkgo Nut

Part of Plant Used:Seed

Nature :Neutral

Taste:Sweet, bitter

Meridians Entered:Lungs, Kidneys

Common Usages:

Gingko seeds are used to treat chronic coughs, asthma, tuberculosis, bladder infections, frequent urination, and leukorrhea (TCM: deficient Lung Qi; deficient Kidney yin; damp heat).

Traditional Usages and Functions

Consolidates Lung Qi, strengthens Lungs, and relieves wheezing and coughing; expels phlegm; astringes damp heat and stops discharges; stabilizes Lower Burner.

Common Formulas Used In

Gingko seeds are more properly considered a food and are used alone, raw or cooked, as a nutritional supplement. They are also used in capsule form as a supplement to formulas that treat coughing and asthma, such as Ma Huang.

Gingko root is most often used to treat chronic cases of involuntary ejaculation.

Gingko leaves, in capsule or tablet forms, are renowned for their effectiveness in treating a wide variety of cerebral and circulatory problems, including migraine headaches, vertigo, memory dysfunction, stroke, coronary thrombosis, and Alzheimer's disease.

Cautions in Use:

Do not use where there are excess cold-damp symptoms. The kernels are mildly toxic and should not be taken either in large quantities or over a long period of time. Use cautiously and in small doses with children. (Consultation with a practitioner is recommended.) The root and leaves are not toxic.