| Latin Name : Gingko Biloba |
| Chinese Name : Bai guo gen |
| Botany : A tree reaching up to 35m in height, with fan-shaped leaves and green white buds, which open up during the night but drop very quickly; 1 to 2 cm long fruits with a smooth, hard, pale brown shell |
| Found in: China, Japan and by now also in Europe and in North America. |
| Parts of the plant used :Roots |
| The relevant organs: Kidneys |
| Energy : Neutral |
| Flavour:Sweet |
| Effects:Stimulates and draws together. |
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