Description
Description: Ginkgo biloba, also known as the ginkgo tree or the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, all others being extinct.
It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. Native to China, the tree is widely cultivated and was introduced early to human history. It has various uses in traditional medicine and as a source of food. The genus name Ginkgo is regarded as a misspelling of the Japanese gin kyo, "silver apricot".
Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
Common Names: Ginkgo, ginkgo tree or the maidenhair tree
Medicinal Part: Leaf
CAS No: 90045-36-6
INCI Name: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Max % Ashes: 11.0
Max % Foreign Matters: 2.0
Max % Loss on Drying: 11.0
Max % Other Foreign Matters
Stems: 5.0
Actives
Min Flavonoids (%): 0.5
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