What is Ginkgo Biloba?
Ginkgo is considered the oldest tree on earth in addition to being one of the longest-lived, as it is capable of exceeding 1,000 years of life. Because of this characteristic, in Japan it is considered a sacred tree, often found in the vicinity of temples. The tree's preservation over the centuries is believed to be due to cultivation by monks in China and Japan, who have used it to decorate their places of worship for centuries.

What part is used of the Ginkgo Biloba tree?
Ginkgo leaf extract has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine with various applications.

What are the main characteristics of Ginkgo Biloba?
Today it is widely prescribed in Europe to treat a multitude of conditions, including confusion, stress, and headaches.
A number of recent studies conducted on the properties of Ginkgo Biloba have demonstrated its property as a "cognitive activator" capable of increasing the cognitive and memory performance of the subject taking it. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve tissue oxygenation, blood circulation, and strengthen the immune system's natural defenses. In particular, it increases blood flow to brain tissue, making it an excellent supplement for strengthening brain function, memory, and concentration during periods of high stress, fatigue, and during seasonal changes.

Study title	Conclusions	Authors
Monograph on herbs of the European Union.	Drafted by the EMA European Medicines Agency.	EMA Europe: ginkgo-folium
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract: review of biological actions and clinical applications.	The extract shows a very strong action against free radicals and is therefore considered useful for the treatment of diseases related to their production, such as ischemic heart disease, cerebral infarction, chronic inflammation, and aging.	T. Yoshikawa, Y. Naito, M. Kondo Ginkgo biloba leaf extract: review of biological actions and clinical applications - PubMed
Ginkgo biloba extract standardized to 24% glycosides, 6% terpene lactones. State of knowledge.	Numerous well-controlled clinical trials conducted in Europe and the United States have revealed the extract to be an effective therapy for a wide variety of brain function disorders, ranging from cerebral impairment of ischemic vascular origin to early cognitive decline to mild-to-moderate cases of the more severe types of dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) or of mixed origin (e.g., psycho-organic origin).	F. Clostre [Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761). State of knowledge in the dawn of the year 2000] - PubMed

Study title

Conclusions

Authors

Monograph on herbs of the European Union.

Drafted by the EMA European Medicines Agency.

EMA Europe: ginkgo-folium

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract: review of biological actions and clinical applications.

The extract shows a very strong action against free radicals and is therefore considered useful for the treatment of diseases related to their production, such as ischemic heart disease, cerebral infarction, chronic inflammation, and aging.

T. Yoshikawa, Y. Naito, M. Kondo
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract: review of biological actions and clinical applications - PubMed (nih.gov)

Ginkgo biloba extract standardized to 24% glycosides, 6% terpene lactones. State of knowledge.

Numerous well-controlled clinical trials conducted in Europe and the United States have revealed the extract to be an effective therapy for a wide variety of brain function disorders, ranging from cerebral impairment of ischemic vascular origin to early cognitive decline to mild-to-moderate cases of the more severe types of dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) or of mixed origin (e.g., psycho-organic origin).

F. Clostre
[Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761). State of knowledge in the dawn of the year 2000] - PubMed (nih.gov)