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Ginkgo Biloba Tea Benefits
Ginkgo Biloba leavesGinkgo Biloba leaves
Ginkgo biloba tea benefits have been studied thoroughly by scientists and medical practitioners for a very long time.  Ginkgo biloba tea is said to be effective in the prevention or treatment of ailments affecting the nervous and circulatory systems.

The Herb

Ginkgo biloba is a natural herb that has had a long history of use in the annals of Chinese medicine.  
It comes from the ginkgo tree that has traditionally grown and been cultivated in the Zhejiang region of Eastern China for hundreds of millions of years.  This tree is considered to be a "living fossil" in the sense that it is the only existing species within the Ginkgophyta division of the plantae kingdom.

Ginkgo trees typically stand at a height of anywhere from 70 to 120 feet. These are deeply-rooted trees that can withstand strong winds and soil damage.  The trees have long and irregular branches.  The leaves possess a distinct fan shape with its veins projecting outward to the blades.  These leaves are typically about 5 to 10 centimeters in length 


Components of Ginkgo Biloba


Ginkgo biloba tea contains several key flavonoids found in the infused leaf.  Among these are: 


  • quercetin; 
  • kaempferol;
  • myricetin, and
  • isorhamnetine 

Ginkgo biloba tea also contains sufficient amounts of the following:


  • glycosides; 
  • non-flavonoid terpenes; 
  • carotenoids; and
  • ginkgolides A, B and C.

Ginkgo biloba benefits are derived by individuals by taking it in supplement and extract form, in addition to the tea infusion form.

How to make Ginkgo Biloba Tea

Eastern herbal medicine typically uses the leaves, either cut or whole, to make ginkgo biloba tea infusions.  Simply bring about 2 cups of water to a boil.  Then remove from the heat and add either dried or fresh (clean) ginkgo biloba leaves to the simmering water.  Let it stand for about 10 minutes.  Strain the leaves and enjoy the tea infusion.
 

Ginkgo biloba tea has a rather bland taste but not necessarily a bad flavor. It also has a delicate and mild fragrance.  Some people add complementary herbs like licorice root, ginger, lemon peel, and cinnamon to their ginkgo infusion so that they can better enjoy the brew.  

The Health Benefits


The following are ginkgo biloba tea’s more well-known health benefits:


  • Ginkgo biloba tea may help stimulate blood and peripheral arterial circulation;
  • Ginkgo biloba tea is believed to help reduce lethargy and anxiety, as well as improve the sense of well-being;
  • Ginkgo biloba tea is thought to help improve the memory;
  • It has been used to treat hearing disorders like tinnitus;
  • This herbal infusion is believed to help improve disturbed equilibrium;
  • Ginkgo biloba tea may help improve mental alertness;
  • It may act as an anti-depressant, thus helping improve and uplift the mood;
  • It is also said to help decrease serum cholesterol levels;
  • Ginkgo biloba tea may be used as supplement for Alzheimer’s disease.

It is important to point out that ginkgo biloba may present some side effects for certain groups of individuals. Those who are taking anti-coagulant medication, blood thinners, medication to fight seizures, or anti-thrombotic drugs (including aspirin) need to seek professional medical advice before taking ginkgo biloba tea.

"The ginkgo tree is from the era of dinosaurs, but while the dinosaur has been extinguished, the modern ginkgo has not changed."
~ Koji Nakanishi

    Bio-Organist/Natural Products Chemist

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