| Latin Name : Gingko Biloba |
| Chinese Name : Ying hsing |
| 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 :Seeds |
| The relevant organs: Heart, Kidneys and lungs. |
| Energy : Neutral |
| Flavour:Sweet, bitter |
| Effects:In traditional Chinese medicine, Ginko stimulates the inherited energy, feeds the kidney Yin, warms the lung energy, it draws together and clams, alleviates coughs, strengthens the heart, stimulates digestion and serves as an antidote to alcohol poisoning. |
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