Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, belongs to the Ginkgoaceae family. It's among the oldest tree, with fossil leaf evidence dating back 270M years. Its seeds were used medicinally in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting lung conditions. Presently, it's mostly the leaves (containing terpene lactones and flavone glycosides) used medicinally. Its leaves have a slightly grassy, astringent taste with a mild aromatic quality. Clinically, ginkgo has been studied for mental decline, memory impairment, dementia, intermittent claudication, tinnitus, and symptoms related to poor peripheral circulation. A large RCT demonstrated that a standardized ginkgo extract modestly improved cognitive function and activities of daily living in those experiencing mild/moderate dementia, supporting its neurocognitive function PMID: 39895346. Historically, its seeds were used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung and urinary conditions. The iconic two-lobed ginkgo leaf has long symbolized harmony, longevity, and overall resilience, representing balance (eg. yin and yang). Remarkably, ginkgo trees survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing, further reinforcing its resilience.