Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous arbor plant of Ginkgo, also known as Ginkgo biloba. The height of the tree is about 4 meters, the leaves are fan-shaped, the flowers are mostly pale yellow, and the fruit is golden yellow or orange oval or nearly spherical. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruit matures from July to October. Distributed in Shandong, Anhui, Zhejiang, Henan, Hebei, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Wujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi and other places in China.

Can pregnant women eat ginkgo

1. Pregnant women can't eat ginkgo. Ginkgo contains hydrogenated ginkgo diacid, ginkgo acid, hydrocyanic acid and other toxic substances. Excessive consumption of ginkgo by pregnant women can easily lead to abdominal distension, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms, which will also affect the growth and development of the fetus.

2. Pregnant women who eat too much will have obvious symptoms of central nervous system damage, such as headache, screaming, unconsciousness and extreme fear. In severe cases, it will lead to coma and even respiratory paralysis of pregnant women.

3. In addition, ginkgo contains a certain amount of cyanosides. Excessive consumption by pregnant women will not only harm their own spirit, but also easily affect the normal development of fetal nerves, which may lead to fetal nerve damage or deformity.

Precautions for pregnant women to eat gingko

1. Ginkgo contains nutritional elements that pregnant women need, such as ginkgo biloba, calcium, potassium, silver and pure forest, which has the function of strengthening the brain. A small amount of ginkgo biloba can enhance the memory of pregnant women, but it is not advisable to eat too much. It is recommended that pregnant women eat no more than ten ginkgo biloba every day.

2. When pregnant women eat ginkgo, they should choose cooked food or candied fruit to avoid adverse reactions such as diarrhea, bloating and even abortion caused by ginkgo poisoning.