Ginko Biloba living fossil, wonderful medicinal plant- A Review

Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo is among the oldest living species of trees on earth,(Fig-1) and for this reason some call it a \"living fossil.\" Ginkgo flourished in large forests over 150 million years ago and almost became extinct during the last ice age. It belongs to the Family:Ginkgoaceae, the plant has a number of therapeutic properties and contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids. Over recent years, ginkgo supplements have become increasingly popular - they are currently among the top-selling herbal medications. The leaf has been recommended for medicinal uses as early as 1509 and is still used in the form of teas. The extract of Ginkgo biloba(Gb) has been studied for its effectiveness in the treatment of Acrocyanosis, Alzheimer\'s disease, Cerebral atherosclerosis, Cerebral insufficiencies, Cochlear deafness, Dementia, Depression ect.