The efficacy and function of ginkgo leaves

Do you know what ginkgo leaves are? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of ginkgo leaves? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does ginkgo leaf have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Source] It is the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, a plant of the Ginkgoaceae family.

[Properties] Dry leaves are mostly folded or broken, and intact ones are fan-shaped. There are irregular wavy notches on the upper edge, sometimes concave in the middle, the base is wedge-shaped, the veins radiate several times, are bifurcated and parallel, thin and dense, smooth and hairless, and easy to tear longitudinally. It has a light fragrance and a slightly astringent taste. The best leaves are yellow-green, neat and unbroken.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain isorhamnetin, kaempferol, kaempferol-3-rhamnoside, quercetin, rutin, quercetin, ginkgo biflavonoids, isoginkgo biflavonoids, ginkgo lactone A, catechin, epicatechin, and hanshicacatechin and other tannins.

[Nature and flavor] "Zhongyao Zhi": "sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral."

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the heart and lungs, eliminates dampness and stops diarrhea. Treat chest tightness, heart pain, palpitations, phlegm, cough, diarrhea, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1.5 to 3 qian; or grind into powder.

【Note】 "Zhongyao Zhi": "It is not recommended to use if there is a solid evil."

【Clinical application】 For the treatment of coronary artery sclerosis

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Pinhui Jingyao".

From the above introduction, it is not difficult to see that ginkgo leaves have many functions. People in daily life can eat ginkgo leaves in appropriate amounts according to their physical conditions. After a period of time, your physical condition will be greatly improved.