Ginkgo biloba (“maidenhair”) is a tree native to china where it’s been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Ginkgo biloba’s benefits are thought to come from its powerful antioxidant properties. Ginkgo biloba contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids, antioxidants which neutralize free radicals.
As as result of its rich antioxidant profile, ginkgo biloba is thought to: