{"product_id":"gingko-leaf","title":"Ginkgo Leaf (Ginkgo biloba) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGinkgo Leaf \u003cem\u003e(Ginkgo biloba)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinkgo is one of the most extraordinary plants on earth — a living fossil whose distinctive fan-shaped leaves have remained virtually unchanged for over 200 million years, making it the oldest surviving tree species on the planet. A sole survivor of an ancient order of plants that flourished during the age of the dinosaurs, Ginkgo biloba has outlasted mass extinctions, ice ages, and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, where six Ginkgo trees survived within 2 kilometers of the blast and continue to grow today. It is as much a botanical monument as it is a medicinal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Ginkgo leaf is certified organic, cut and sifted to preserve its distinctive botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginkgo biloba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginkgoaceae (sole member of its family, order, and class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree, Bai Guo Ye (TCM), Silver Apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive fan-shaped dried green to yellow-green leaf pieces with a central notch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly earthy, slightly bitter, faintly grassy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly bitter, slightly astringent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinkgo biloba is a large deciduous tree that can grow to 35 meters in height and live for over 1,000 years. It is dioecious — producing separate male and female trees — and is wind-pollinated. The tree’s most distinctive feature is its unique fan-shaped leaves with a characteristic central notch, unlike any other plant on earth. Ginkgo was believed to be extinct in the wild until populations were discovered in remote mountain valleys of Zhejiang province in China in the 19th century. It has been cultivated in Chinese temple gardens for over a thousand years and was introduced to Europe in 1730, where it became a popular ornamental tree. The tree survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 — six trees within the blast radius resprouted the following spring and continue to grow today, making Ginkgo a powerful symbol of resilience and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinkgo has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over a thousand years, where the seeds (Bai Guo) are more commonly used than the leaves. The leaves (Bai Guo Ye) have been used in TCM and were adopted into Western botanical practice in the 20th century following extensive research in Europe, particularly in Germany and France. Ginkgo leaf extract became one of the most widely prescribed botanical preparations in Europe in the late 20th century and remains one of the most extensively researched botanicals in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf in hot water for 10–15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with Rosemary, Bacopa, and Eleuthero in cognitive support formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Ginkgo leaf maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ginkgo may interact with blood-thinning medications. Not recommended before surgery. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054624555,"sku":"SQ0846757","price":4.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8029ff70-6021-4ea1-bccb-051766314e16.png?v=1764897587","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/gingko-leaf","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}