GINKGO BILOBA
Ginkgo biloba(Salisburiaadiantifolia) is a natural extract derived from the leaf of the Chinese ginkgo tree, also called the maidenhair tree. It is an impressive and wondrous creation of Allah SWT packed with wide-ranging health benefits. You will have to read on to believe how much this little plant has to offer to the entire family—young and old.
Ginkgo biloba is more famously taken as a supplement, but it can alsobe enjoyed as an herbal tea (just like any other herb!) Ginkgo biloba is well-known for its cognitive and memory benefits. Consuming the herb may help improve the memory of healthy individuals of all ages. Ginkgo biloba is sometimes recommended to help improve memory in dementia or Alzheimer’s patients.
The recommended daily dose of the herb is 240 milligrams, as suggested by the University of Maryland Medical Center.
BENEFITS OF GINKGO BILOBA
Ginkgo is a widely celebrated herb with far ranging benefits. Some of these benefits include:
- Improves Concentration
- Reduces risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Helps fight anxiety and depression
- Fights symptoms of PMS
- Helps maintain vision and eye health
- Slows down body’s natural aging process
- Improves libibo
- Helps treat headaches and migraines
- Reduces symptoms of asthma
- Helps heal hemorrhoids
HOW TO BREW A PERFECT CUP OF GINKGO BILOBA TEA
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of the dried herb.
- 1 cup of water
Method
- Boil the water until it reaches a temperature of 75-85 C / 170-185 degrees F.
- Add the leaves.
- Let the mix steep for approximately five to eight minutes; or longer if you prefer strong flavor.
- Strain and transfer the tea to a cup.
- Enjoy!
Brew a pot early in the morning and let the entire family enjoy a dose of healthy tea at breakfast. It is safe to be given to children as young as 4 years in small quantities and preferably diluted with water to make it milder.