Ginkgo Biloba

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The internal seed of the Gingkos trees (usually peeled and cored)
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Extremely common in western cultures used as supplements (usually in powder or pill form)
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Very commonly found in Asian countries and believed to have originated in China
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Seeds are similar size and shapes to almonds and are pale-yellow / beige in colour
How do I prepare it?
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If using fresh ginkgo bilobas, break shell, boil in hot water for about 5-8 minutes (or until cooked) and immediately remove the outer skin while still warm
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Use a toothpick to poke out the internal part of the seed (long portion – which is bitter)
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For pre-cooked and packaged ginkgo bilobas, simply wash in cool water and use
Where can I buy this?
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You can purchase fresh seeds (that required boiling and peeling) from Asian supermarkets
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They also come in pre-packaged (peeled and cooked) for your cooking convenience
What is the cost?
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One pack of around 20 seeds cost around $10 HKD from the wet mart
Any benefits?
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Beneficial to memory and used as a concentration enhancer
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Ideal for increasing blood flow and kill free radicals in the body (that cause aging and heart diseases)
Any precautions?
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Pregnant women should NOT consume gingko biloba seeds as it can potentially harm the fetus
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Children should also avoid high consumption of seeds as it is said to be poisonous
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May cause dizziness and headaches
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Should not be consumed by people who have allergies to poison ivy or mangos
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