Ginkgo Leaf
银杏叶 · Yíngxìngyè
Ginkgo biloba
Temperament
Neutral
Geschmack
Sweet, bitter, slightly pungent
Meridian
Lung, Heart
The ginkgo tree — 'grandfather-grandson tree' — has stood in Chinese temple courtyards for over a thousand years. While the seed (bai guo) is the classical medicine, the golden fan-shaped leaf is the modern blood-mover, supporting circulation to the brain and extremities and among the most researched botanicals in the world.
🌿 Wirkung
- •Invigorates blood and dispels stasis
- •Unblocks the channels and relieves pain
- •Calms wheezing (traditional use of related parts)
- •Supports cerebral and peripheral circulation
📖 Anwendung
3–6 g dried leaf as tea or 9–15 g in decoction; standardized extracts supply precise dosing in modern practice.
🔬 Moderne Forschung
Ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones (ginkgolides) are among the most clinically studied plant compounds, with research on cognitive function, peripheral circulation, and tinnitus.
⚠️ Kontraindikationen
Avoid with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medication without professional guidance, and before surgery. Raw seeds are toxic — never consume unprocessed ginkgo nuts.
