Ginkgo fruit ripens around September. When the fruit is ripe, it is golden yellow, similar to kumquat, with white spots on the surface.

Edible method of ginkgo fruit

You can't eat it raw. Ginkgo biloba leaves contain cyanosides, which can cause poisoning symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, nausea and numbness of lips after being eaten raw in large quantities. In severe cases, it will lead to unconsciousness, severe coma and life-threatening.

Don't eat ginkgo until it is cooked. You can cook porridge with ginkgo biloba, or add a few ginkgo biloba to the soup, so the taste will not be too bitter, and don't eat too much every day. It should be controlled at 7 to 15 capsules.

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Efficacy and function of ginkgo fruit

Ginkgo biloba, also known as ginkgo biloba, is not only nutritious, but also has medicinal value. Although ginkgo fruit is good for relieving cough and asthma, it may be fatal if eaten raw. Especially for children under 5 years old, it is not suitable for eating, and adults should also pay attention to the right amount.

Ginkgo fruit is rich in nutrient elements, such as crude protein, 8 amino acids, reducing sugar, nucleoprotein, minerals, crude fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene and many trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, potassium and magnesium.

Has the effects of tonifying lung and kidney, resolving phlegm and relieving asthma, dredging blood vessels, strengthening brain and protecting liver, enhancing memory, preventing Alzheimer's disease, preventing cerebral blood supply deficiency, and moistening skin.

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