<ul><li>Botanical Name - Ginkgo biloba</li><li>Other Names - Maidenhair Tree</li><li>Origin - USA</li><li>Typical Preparations - The leaves are considered "sweet" and have a gentle effect. They can be used in teas, capsules, and extracts.</li><li>Flavor Profile - Mildly sweet, but not commonly used in cooking.</li></ul><br><br>Ginkgo biloba is referred to as a living fossil because it is one of the oldest and longest living species of tree in the world. The tree is native to China, where its leaf has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Although gingko leaf contains at least 40 known compounds, only two produce pharmacological effectsantioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids. The latter includes ginkgolides and bilobalides, which have been the subject of numerous clinical studies.

Ginkgo Leaf c/s (1 lb)