What People Are Saying And Quick Facts** About Ginkgo:
- probably derived from the Chinese yin-kou, meaning silver fruit.
- thought to have antiplatelet effects and might have additive effects when used with warfarin.
- unique because it affects all parts of the circulatory system, arteries, veins and capillaries.
- all set to become the national tree of China.
- not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of reliable scientific study in this area.
- often used to treat elderly persons with Alzheimer's and other symptoms of cerebral insufficiency.
- dioecious ("two houses" in Greek), which means there are separate male and female trees.
- not effective in preventing the development of winter depression.
- a drought-resistant, adaptable species, and is very cold hardy-thriving from zone 3 to 9.
- native to E China, where it was revered by Buddhist monks and planted near temples.
- the sole living link between the lower and higher plants, between ferns and conifers.
- a popular prescription drug in Europe and a dietary supplement in the United States.
- also known as "maidenhair tree", because its leaves resemble the fronds of maidenhair fern (Adiantum).
- used throughout Europe and the Far East reputation for treating age-related decline in mental functions.
- taken not just to boost mental function, but also to increase blood circulation.
- the oldest living species of tree, having survived for 200 million years, and is known as a living fossil.
- a very powerful antioxidant especially for the brain, retina, and the cardiovascular system.
- known to cause clotting problems and can have an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- known to affect older adults, its effect on those without mental impairments is still questionable.
- probably one of the most useful herbs for the treatment of senile dementia.
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