What does it help with
- Memory and concentration improvement
- Blood circulation to the brain and retina
- Disorders of blood circulation nohou
- Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
Active compounds
Flavonoid glycosides (ginkgolides, bilobalides), terpenoids.
Ginkgolides inhibit platelet aggregation factors — they improve microcirculation.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodOctober
Plant partsleaves
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsulesExtract
Pro tip: Ginkgo must not be combined with Warfarin or aspirin — it thins the blood.
Recipes
1 Ginkgo tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2× a day min. 3 month.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
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