Preparing Homemade Ginkgo Biloba Tincture at Almost No Cost.

What you’ll need: Ginkgo Leaves (found around Ginkgo Biloba trees)

Glass Jar

60 proof Vodka or higher

With the autumn season upon us and a bounty of leaves falling to the ground; this is a great time to collect the golden ginkgo leaves sprinkled

around in parks and side streets.

The Ginkgo Biloba tree is the oldest living tree species having survived over 200 million years.

The Chinese have used this trees benefits for thousands of years, with its known flavinoids as a potent antioxidant they help restore and protect the nerves, heart muscle and blood vessels. It is also excellent for increase of blood flow to the brain and respitory system.

Always use caution when taking this or other stimulants such as coffee, as I have found rapid heart beating not very welcome at all. Speak with your Doctor in treating yourself with any herbs; there could be contraindications when mixing with pharmaceuticals or other herbs.

Collect your golden Ginkgo Biloba leaves from the fallen leaves, ideally around park areas. Check that there are no brown spots or mold from those you gather.

Use a small glass jar (any size really as long as you have enough leaves to fill to the top) I use a baby food jar. Cleaned of course. If you like you can boil in water for 15 minutes to sterilize.

Rip leaves into small pieces and place in jar to the top.

Get out your vodka, at least 60 proof or higher for long-term preservation action.

Fill to the rim of jar.

Close and store in a dark/warm area from 2-4 weeks giving it a little shake every day or so.

After the time allotment, strain the herbs with a tea strainer or cheesecloth. Squeeze all pulp.

Pour liquid into a dark bottle with a tight lid.

This tincture will keep indefinitely.

Usage in drops 5-15 or 1-2 tsp. is standard dosage. This is not fixed and more or less throughout the day. Add a few drops to water, tea, syrups, honey or other recipes.

For more information on Ginkgo Biloba therapeutic benefits visit:

www.edu/altmed/articles/ginkgo-biloba-000247.htm

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