Appearing on Earth during the Jurassic period more than 250 million years ago, before the dinosaurs, Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree in the world. This is why it is often referred to as a "living fossil." It is now the only representative of the Ginkgoaceae family and no longer reproduces in the wild. Highly resistant to pollution, limestone, and drought, it can live for 2,000 years. This exceptional resistance enabled it to grow back in Japan on land devastated by the atomic bomb explosion in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is a tree considered to be a living fossil. Its green leaves, often consisting of two lobes (bilobed), are packed with properties that promote our well-being. Whether for its vasodilatory effect on blood circulation or its antioxidant properties, this plant is used asa dietary supplement for memory.
Name:
Ginkgo
Latin name: Ginkgo Biloba
Type: Ginkgoaceae
Origin: Japan
Composition and main active compounds of Ginkgo Biloba
The main active compounds in Ginkgo Biloba are flavonoids, ginkgolides, and terpenes. But this plant also contains various vitamins:
- Vitamins B1
- Vitamin C
Ginkgo Biloba also contains several minerals that are responsible for its benefits:
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
The benefits of Ginkgo Biloba
Improved memory and cognitive performance
Ginkgo Bilobais recognized by the European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effective aid in reducing memory problems due to its impact on blood flow to the brain. As a result, Ginkgo Biloba helps maintaincognitive abilities and facilitates information retention, clarity of thought, and concentration on a daily basis.
Antioxidant
The flavonoids and terpenes present in Ginkgo Biloba give it antioxidant properties. These properties help fight free radicals, which are responsible for oxidative damage and cellular aging.
Improved blood circulation
Ginkgo Bilobaprotects blood vessel walls, promotes blood flow, and improves organ irrigation by acting as a natural vasodilator. It thus strengthens vein tone and promotes microcirculation, particularly in the lower limbs. These properties can be particularly useful for people suffering from heavy leg syndrome.
Healing properties
The healing properties of Ginkgo Biloba leaves are used in anti-aging cosmetics to protect and help repair the skin, as well as in poultices to relieve frostbite.
