How to Make Ginkgo Biloba Tea from Leaves
Ginkgo biloba is a tree that produces leaves which can be used to make tea. Ginkgo biloba leaves are much appreciated for their medicinal properties as they have many beneficial properties for our body. It has been used as a natural remedy in traditional medicine and homoeopathy to treat conditions and problems associated to poor blood circulation but can also to fight ageing processes and guarantee excellent physical well-being. One of the best ways to consume this plant is by way of an infusion. Making a ginkgo biloba tea from leaves is not the same as making other infusions. So, in the following OneHowTo article we show you step by step how to make ginkgo biloba tea from leaves. Take note!
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Ginkgo biloba is a plant with many health benefits. What is ginkgo biloba good for? Ginkgo biloba is good to improve many health conditions, and many more uses are being studied. When ginkgo biloba is consumed as a tea from leaves it releases all of its properties to the fullest. The most notable benefits of ginkgo biloba are:
- It improves blood circulation and promotes good brain condition, helping to prevent strokes.
- It protects the vascular walls and reduces the risk of blood clots in the arteries.
- It blocks the action of free radicals in the body, so it is good to fight cellular ageing.
- It increases energy levels in the body and helps fight tiredness and fatigue.
- being so energizing, ginkgo biloba can be used in the treatment of mild depression.
- It has been suggested that, because of its amazing effects on blood circulation, it serves to increase sexual desire and improve male erections.
Preparing a ginkgo biloba tea from leaves is very simple and only takes a few minutes. The first thing to grab 50g of ginkgo biloba dried leaves. In the meanwhile, in a pot or saucepan add 1 litre of mineral water and wait for this to reach boiling point, then reduce the heat.
Once the water has reached the maximum boiling point add the dried leaves of ginkgo biloba, cover the pot or pan and let it boil for at least 5 minutes. It is important that once those minutes have passed you turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for some 10 minutes so all components and properties of the plant are soaked in the infusion that you will drink.
Finally you just have to strain the mixture to remove all traces of the ginkgo biloba leaves and pour it into a jug. As simple as that! In a just a moment you will have your infusion of ginkgo biloba tea from leaves ready to drink. We recommend drinking two cups a day after meals, not more than this dose because excessive consumption could cause an allergic reaction, headaches or an upset stomach.
Also, this ginkgo biloba tea is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity, who are taking blood-thinning medications, suffer from epilepsy, and for pregnant or breast feeding women. or the rest of people, go on and make your daily ginkgo biloba tea from leaves.
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