{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba","title":"Ginkgo Biloba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba | Cognitive Support · Circulation · Memory · Neuroprotection · Antioxidant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945 the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. Everything within a mile was incinerated. Six ginkgo trees survived — not just survived, they were among the first living things to regrow. One is still standing today, less than a mile from the hypocenter, still producing leaves every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo biloba has been on this planet for 270 million years. It survived ice ages and mass extinctions, and it has been used as medicine in China for over 5,000 years. Today it's one of the most studied plants in medicine, with over 400 clinical trials and a standardized extract approved as a pharmaceutical drug in Germany and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes ginkgo pharmacologically unique is ginkgolide B, found only in ginkgo — the most potent known plant inhibitor of platelet-activating factor, a key mediator of platelet aggregation, inflammation, and allergic responses.* No other plant medicine works this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Ginkgo Biloba?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCochrane review: standardized extract consistently improved cognitive function in mild to moderate dementia*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA landmark 5-year trial of 2,625 elderly participants found significant slowing of cognitive decline*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy cerebral blood flow — measured by Doppler ultrasound in human studies*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCochrane review of 14 trials found significantly increased pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial disease*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinkgolide B — the most potent known plant inhibitor of platelet-activating factor*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy mood and relief from occasional anxiety*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RCTs show significant reduction in tinnitus severity and improved quality of life*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy eye function and retinal blood flow*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad-spectrum antioxidant protection of neurons, cell membranes, and mitochondria*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 1–2 tsp dried ginkgo leaf in 8–10oz hot water for 10–15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and drink 1–2 cups daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow at least 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use — ginkgo's benefits build with consistency, not single doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant: Leaf only — never use ginkgo seeds, which contain toxic ginkgotoxin. Clinical studies use standardized extract at 120–240mg daily; whole leaf tea delivers the full spectrum of ginkgo's natural compounds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplement Facts Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1–2 tsp (2–4g) dried leaf, approx. 45 servings per package. Key compounds: ginkgo flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), ginkgolides A\/B\/C, bilobalide. Nutritional values are approximate and vary by harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo Biloba pairs naturally with Bilberry for a circulation-focused blend, or Ashwagandha for cognitive and stress support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this made from the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this is leaf only. Ginkgo seeds contain toxic ginkgotoxin and should never be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink this if I take blood thinners?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — do not use with warfarin, aspirin therapy, clopidogrel, or other blood thinners without medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to stop before surgery?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — discontinue at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery due to increased bleeding risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — ginkgo is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbs, Oils and Things","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":47337056993468,"sku":"1346","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (5-6 servings)","offer_id":47337057026236,"sku":"1346-S","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Tea Bag","offer_id":47337057059004,"sku":"1346-TB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/4721\/2732\/files\/eyJidWNrZXQiOiAid2hhdG5vdC1pbWFnZXMiLCAia2V5IjogImxpc3RpbmdzLzAtYWFiMTNlNzItM2U5Ny00ZjVjLTkzZDUtZjRiNDkxMjgzMjY1LTNhYThhZWFhLTkxNDctNGRiNi1iZDhkLWJiYzExNGM4ZWVlMS5qcGVnIiwgImVkaXRzIjo.jpg?v=1787837008","url":"https:\/\/beanscafemarket.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba","provider":"BEAN'S CAFE MARKET ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}