Botany & history of Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 200 million years. If there would be a magical tree is sure would be the ginkgo biloba.
What makes the Ginkgo biloba special?
This tree was one of the first trees on earth and can become thousand of years old. Unique about this tree is its resilience. It is resistant to fungus and parasites and even survided the nuclear catastrophe in Hiroshima.
How can this plant survive so well? The plant protects itself against external impact. Part of the secret is a high dose of anti-inflammatory substances and antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols.
History of Ginkgo biloba
Native to China, this resilient tree has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
The ginkgo tree is not only a botanical marvel but also a symbol of longevity and endurance, surviving environmental changes and pollution with remarkable resilience. Monks often plant this tree near a temple because they believe in it’s protecting properties.