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Maiden Hair Leaves and Nuts…… Gingko biloba
I picked about one hundred pounds the other day, I’m cleaning about fifty pounds and my friends got the rest of them..
The Ginkgo is a living fossil, with fossils recognizably related to modern Ginkgo from the Permian, dating back 270 million years.
Maiden Hair promotes healthy circulation to the brain to ensure a healthy supply of oxygen and nutrients. It also includes antioxidant properties that protect brain cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. These unique traits make Maiden Hair the
"Number One" herb for a sharp memory and a healthy, active mind.
Maiden Hair is native to northern China, from the Ginkgo tree, which also grows in the southern and eastern United States, southern France and Korea. Maiden Hair is considered the world's oldest tree species, and it has a high resistance to disease, insects and pollution.
Historically, the leaves were often placed in books to repel bookworms. Maiden Hair is said to oxygenate the blood, increasing circulation and strengthening blood vessels.
Chinese herbalists have recommended Maiden Hair for over five thousand years to treat a variety of ailments. Anti-inflammatory properties present in Maiden Hair are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of asthma.
The positive effects that Maiden Hair has on the brain and body have catapulted this herb to its current popularity among herbalists today. Maiden Hair has been known to increase brain functionality, which may be beneficial for those who suffer from low concentration and memory loss. For this reason, Maiden Hair has recently been used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. As a lung relaxant, Maiden Hair is said to ease coughing and reduce tissue inflammation. Maiden Hair has also proven to be beneficial for treating painful headaches, ringing in the ears and vertigo. Additionally, Maiden Hair has been known to reduce inflammation of the veins, including varicose veins.
The different parts of this plant have different properties. The leaves are an antioxidant, brain tonic, circulatory stimulant, kidney tonic and rejuvenate. The nuts are antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, astringent, expectorant and sedative. As with the properties, different parts of the plant have been used for many different medicinal purposes.
The leaves have been used for Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, asthma, blindness, blood clots, cerebral arteriosclerosis, deafness, dementia, depression, hearing loss, hemorrhoids, impotence, macular degeneration, memory loss, nerve deafness, pain in the extremities, phlebitis, poor circulation, Reynaud's disease, senility, skull injuries, stroke, tinnitus, varicose veins, vertigo and vision loss.
On the other hand, the nuts are used for asthma, bladder irritation, catarrh, diabetes, diphtheria, dysentery, weak kidneys, incontinence, typhoid, tinnitus, tuberculosis, frequent urination, vaginal infection and peripheral vascular disease. Maiden Hair helps to relax blood vessels so that more nutrients can be delivered to the body and helps the brain utilize oxygen and glucose better. It also improves peripheral circulation, yet
Maiden Hair doesn't keep you awake. It increases cerebral blood flow and the rate at which information is transmitted. Maiden Hair also has an anti-aggretory effect on blood platelets. The primary known constituents of Maiden Hair are as follows: the leaves contain flavonoids (ginkgolide, quercetin, kaempferol), ginkgolic acid, bilobetin, proanthocyanidins, ascorbic acid and carotenoids;
The nuts contain essential oil, fatty acid, tannin and resin.
• There are no native ginkgoes living in the wild. All wild trees were wiped out hundreds of thousands of years ago but human intervention has saved the modern tree.
• Several ginkgoes were the only living survivors of an atomic bomb blast dropped on Hiroshima by the United States.
• About 50 pounds of dried ginkgo leaves yield a pound of the medicinal product.
Ancient Chinese records are surprisingly complete and describe the tree as ya-chio-tu , meaning a tree with leaves like a duck's foot. Asian people systematically planted the tree and many living ginkgoes are known to be more than 5 centuries old. Buddhists not only kept written records but revered the tree and preserved it in temple gardens. Western collectors eventually imported ginkgoes to Europe where it was very popular in large cities like London and Paris.
G. biloba was first brought into the United States by William Hamilton for his garden in Philadelphia in 1784. It was a favorite tree of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright and made its way into city landscapes across North America. The tree had an ability to survive pests, drought, storms, ice, city soils, and was widely planted. But it did have a problem...
Maidenhair-tree's leaf extract is a billion dollar business. According to one recent report, "In Germany alone, ginkgo biloba prescriptions (it is prescribed by doctors in Germany) retailed at $280 million in U.S. dollars". A German manufacturer, Schwabe, sold almost $2 billion U.S. dollars worth of Ginkgo biloba extract worldwide in 1993.
Gingko biloba is most effective as a concentrated extract, found in either liquid or tablet form. It has beneficial effects on the circulatory system, particularly among the elderly. Studies have shown it can help in treatment of their short-term memory loss, headache, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and depression by improving blood flow in the arteries and capillaries
Cook 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of water until tender. Cook 1/2 cup of ginkgo nuts (available from Chinese food stores or ethnic sections in many natural foods stores or supermarkets) in enough water to cover them until tender. Add the ginkgo water to the rice and blend until creamy, add the ginkgo nuts and blend a little until the nuts are partly chopped, then heat the porridge until hot and serve forth in a porcelain pot. Flavoring spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice can be added, if desired.
This delicious treat--the nuts are sweet, slightly bitter, and astringent--makes a good dessert with all the healthful properties of the traditional ginkgo nut, which can help expel mucus from the respiratory tract, benefiting asthma or other respiratory ailments where there is wheezing and help strengthen a weak bladder when there is frequent urination--having to get up in the night to visit the bathroom. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the nuts are highly nutritious, but should not be used on a continual basis--and should not be used raw.
Maiden Hair Leaves and Nuts…… Gingko biloba
I picked about one hundred pounds the other day, I’m cleaning about fifty pounds and my friends got the rest of them..
The Ginkgo is a living fossil, with fossils recognizably related to modern Ginkgo from the Permian, dating back 270 million years.
Maiden Hair promotes healthy circulation to the brain to ensure a healthy supply of oxygen and nutrients. It also includes antioxidant properties that protect brain cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. These unique traits make Maiden Hair the
"Number One" herb for a sharp memory and a healthy, active mind.
Maiden Hair is native to northern China, from the Ginkgo tree, which also grows in the southern and eastern United States, southern France and Korea. Maiden Hair is considered the world's oldest tree species, and it has a high resistance to disease, insects and pollution.
Historically, the leaves were often placed in books to repel bookworms. Maiden Hair is said to oxygenate the blood, increasing circulation and strengthening blood vessels.
Chinese herbalists have recommended Maiden Hair for over five thousand years to treat a variety of ailments. Anti-inflammatory properties present in Maiden Hair are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of asthma.
The positive effects that Maiden Hair has on the brain and body have catapulted this herb to its current popularity among herbalists today. Maiden Hair has been known to increase brain functionality, which may be beneficial for those who suffer from low concentration and memory loss. For this reason, Maiden Hair has recently been used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. As a lung relaxant, Maiden Hair is said to ease coughing and reduce tissue inflammation. Maiden Hair has also proven to be beneficial for treating painful headaches, ringing in the ears and vertigo. Additionally, Maiden Hair has been known to reduce inflammation of the veins, including varicose veins.
The different parts of this plant have different properties. The leaves are an antioxidant, brain tonic, circulatory stimulant, kidney tonic and rejuvenate. The nuts are antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, astringent, expectorant and sedative. As with the properties, different parts of the plant have been used for many different medicinal purposes.
The leaves have been used for Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, asthma, blindness, blood clots, cerebral arteriosclerosis, deafness, dementia, depression, hearing loss, hemorrhoids, impotence, macular degeneration, memory loss, nerve deafness, pain in the extremities, phlebitis, poor circulation, Reynaud's disease, senility, skull injuries, stroke, tinnitus, varicose veins, vertigo and vision loss.
On the other hand, the nuts are used for asthma, bladder irritation, catarrh, diabetes, diphtheria, dysentery, weak kidneys, incontinence, typhoid, tinnitus, tuberculosis, frequent urination, vaginal infection and peripheral vascular disease. Maiden Hair helps to relax blood vessels so that more nutrients can be delivered to the body and helps the brain utilize oxygen and glucose better. It also improves peripheral circulation, yet
Maiden Hair doesn't keep you awake. It increases cerebral blood flow and the rate at which information is transmitted. Maiden Hair also has an anti-aggretory effect on blood platelets. The primary known constituents of Maiden Hair are as follows: the leaves contain flavonoids (ginkgolide, quercetin, kaempferol), ginkgolic acid, bilobetin, proanthocyanidins, ascorbic acid and carotenoids;
The nuts contain essential oil, fatty acid, tannin and resin.
• There are no native ginkgoes living in the wild. All wild trees were wiped out hundreds of thousands of years ago but human intervention has saved the modern tree.
• Several ginkgoes were the only living survivors of an atomic bomb blast dropped on Hiroshima by the United States.
• About 50 pounds of dried ginkgo leaves yield a pound of the medicinal product.
Ancient Chinese records are surprisingly complete and describe the tree as ya-chio-tu , meaning a tree with leaves like a duck's foot. Asian people systematically planted the tree and many living ginkgoes are known to be more than 5 centuries old. Buddhists not only kept written records but revered the tree and preserved it in temple gardens. Western collectors eventually imported ginkgoes to Europe where it was very popular in large cities like London and Paris.
G. biloba was first brought into the United States by William Hamilton for his garden in Philadelphia in 1784. It was a favorite tree of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright and made its way into city landscapes across North America. The tree had an ability to survive pests, drought, storms, ice, city soils, and was widely planted. But it did have a problem...
Maidenhair-tree's leaf extract is a billion dollar business. According to one recent report, "In Germany alone, ginkgo biloba prescriptions (it is prescribed by doctors in Germany) retailed at $280 million in U.S. dollars". A German manufacturer, Schwabe, sold almost $2 billion U.S. dollars worth of Ginkgo biloba extract worldwide in 1993.
Gingko biloba is most effective as a concentrated extract, found in either liquid or tablet form. It has beneficial effects on the circulatory system, particularly among the elderly. Studies have shown it can help in treatment of their short-term memory loss, headache, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and depression by improving blood flow in the arteries and capillaries
Cook 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of water until tender. Cook 1/2 cup of ginkgo nuts (available from Chinese food stores or ethnic sections in many natural foods stores or supermarkets) in enough water to cover them until tender. Add the ginkgo water to the rice and blend until creamy, add the ginkgo nuts and blend a little until the nuts are partly chopped, then heat the porridge until hot and serve forth in a porcelain pot. Flavoring spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice can be added, if desired.
This delicious treat--the nuts are sweet, slightly bitter, and astringent--makes a good dessert with all the healthful properties of the traditional ginkgo nut, which can help expel mucus from the respiratory tract, benefiting asthma or other respiratory ailments where there is wheezing and help strengthen a weak bladder when there is frequent urination--having to get up in the night to visit the bathroom. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the nuts are highly nutritious, but should not be used on a continual basis--and should not be used raw.