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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine

Healing Properties of Gingko

Tuesday April 6, 2004
The leaves of the ginkgo tree are used to make modern ginkgo formulas. In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds of the ginkgo tree are used. Today, ginkgo is the most widely recommended herb in Germany, where it is considered to be as effective as any drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. It is used primarily to enhance memory and mental function by stimulating nerve cell activity and protecting damaged nerve cells from further injury. Learn more about the healing properties of this herbal supplement.

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