In China Ginkgo is well known as a tonic that ensures longevity and vitality. It is an excellent stimulant for the circulation, particularly the peripheral circulation and the flow of blood to the brain, which has proven to be of great service to age related conditions, such as memory loss, loss of nerve function, e.g. ocular degeneration and tinnitus.

Gingko is a powerful anti-oxidant which kills free radicals and can thus help prevent many conditions that are at least partly caused by these scavengers.

In China Ginkgo is also considered very helpful for respiratory conditions and is often prescribed for asthma and allergies.