Ginkgo leaves and cooked nuts have a safe history of use that goes back several thousands years. When using a preparation of the whole leaves or seeds, it can be safely assumed that within a normal dose range there will be no danger or negative effect.

Has many names, like Elephant’s Ear tree, Fan Leaf tree, Japanese Temple tree and Duck foot tree, but perhaps the prettiest is the maiden Hair tree. It is the leaves of the tree that are used medicinally for their positive effect on the blood circulation as vasodilators. In this respect the plant has been used for the treatment of chilblains. Internally, the plant improves an ageing memory and improves concentration.The extract has free-radical scavenging properties and is therefore a protectant in “anti ageing” skin care products.

(CAS: 90045-36-6/EINECS: 289-896-4)

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