Ginkgo Biloba : actively used in medicine

in herbal •  8 hours ago 

Ginkgo Biloba is an interesting tree from the Far East. It needs lots of sun and water to grow best. It doesn't need any special care. This tree can live in tough places and resist sickness.

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Ginkgo fruits are used to make medicine and supplements. The tree looks nice, so it can decorate gardens and homes. You can grow one at home.

Ginkgo is a very old type of tree that loses its leaves. It is called a living fossil. It has a wide top and a thick trunk. This plant is also known as the Dragon Tree. It grows in warm, wet areas.

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This strong tree has unique fan-shaped leaves. Scientists think it is a very old plant, from over 200 million years ago. Ginkgo trees are either male or female. The male tree has a thin top, while the female has a wider one.

These trees can grow up to 30 meters tall and 4 meters wide in nature. If grown at home, they usually stay under 10 meters.

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The tree's roots are strong. After it flowers, it grows yellow, ball-shaped fruits. Its fan-shaped leaves are special. Ginkgo can clean the air of bad things like chemicals and smoke. This tree looks good, and its fruits are used to make medicine.


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