Synonyms--- Ginkgo, Gingko, Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo flavone glycosides ( including Kaempferol, Quercetin (Rutin), and isorhamnetin)
Ginkgolides (mixed); ginkgolide A; ginkgolide B
CAS Registry Number: 15291-77-7; 15291-75-5; 15291-75-5 
Chemical Name:Not available
Molecular Formula: C₂₀ H₂₄ O₁₀ (Ginkgolide B)
Mol. Wt.:424.4 (Ginkgolide B)
The nut-like gametophytes inside the seeds are particularly esteemed in Asia, and are a traditional Chinese food. In Chinese culture, they are believed to have health benefits; some also consider them to have aphrodisiac qualities.

Ginkgo biloba leaf Extract (GBE) contains Ginkgo flavone glycosides and Terpene lactones, and have been used pharmaceutically. The flavone glycosides, such as keampferol, quercetin, isorhamnetin, have anti-oxidant and free radical properties. The ginkgolides, which are trilactonic diterpenes, include ginkgolide A, B, C. GBE is standardized to contain 24% Ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones including Ginkgolide A,B,C and bilobalide. Ginkgosupplements are usually taken in the range of 40-200 mg per day.

• Relieve symptomatic of organic brain dysfunction
•Treat intermittent claudication
•Treat Vertigo (vascular origin)
•Treat Tinnitus (vascular origin)
•Improve Blood Flow---- especially to capillaries in the brain & other extreme body.
•Inhibit PAF
•Act as a vasodilator
•Stimulate prostacyclin production
•Improve Oxygen & Glucose Supply----especially to the brain
•Improve mental concentration & alertness (memory enhancement)
•Improve Nerve Transmission----especially in the brain to improve memory & brain activity
•Increase neurotransmitter activity to transmit nerve impulses
•Promote Acetylcholing receptors in brain
•Antioxidant Action----to protect brain, heart, lungs, eyes, ears, blood vessels & nerves against free-radical oxidative damage
•Antimicrobial Action----to protect bronchial tubes & mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
•Provide relief to asthma & bronchitis sufferers
•Lower Cholesterol----To improve cardiovascular health
•Prevents & Promotes Recovery From Stoke &/or Heart Attack
•Improve Overall Brain-nerve-muscle Function.