Gingko's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Gingko biloba Linn.
Hindi Name :  Gingko (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Gingko
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Category

 :  Antimicrobial
 
 

Source
Leaves :  Fresh and dried
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Family

 :  Gingkoaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to China and is found in following countries: - America Burma China England Europe France Germany India Italy Java It is found in China, Japan and in India. Ginkgo has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine where the seed is most commonly used. Recent research into the plant has discovered a range of medicinally active compounds in the leaves and this has excited a lot of interest in the health promoting potential of the plant. The seed is rich in niacin. It is a good source of starch and protein but is low in fats which are mostly unsaturated or monosaturated.
 
 

Identification
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Gingko
Taste :  N/A
Size :  It is a decidious tree growing to 30 m ? 9 m at a slow rate.
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 12.0 percent
 
 

Chemical Constituents
Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are: - Flavonol Mono, di and triglycosides of kaempferol Quercetin Isorh amnetin Biflavones Ginkgetin Isoginkgetin Gingkolic acid Bilobetin Cournaric esters of Glucose rhamnose Cliterpene lactones namely Gingkolicles A, B, C and J Anthocyanins Sitosterol Catechins
 
Minor
Various minor chemical constituents of this herb are :- 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Shikimic acid Calcium Phosphorus Iron Sodium Potassium Vitamin A Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin C
 
 

Storage
To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: - Air tight containers Protection from light