1. Bacteriostatic and bactericidal. Ginkgo acid and ginkgool contained in ginkgo have been experimentally proven to have bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects and can be used to treat respiratory tract infections. Ginkgo water infusion has varying degrees of inhibitory effects on various fungi, and can relieve itching and treat ringworm.

2. It can dispel diseases and relieve coughs. Ginkgo has a sweet and bitter taste. It has the effect of astringing lung qi and calming asthma and cough. It is an auxiliary dietary therapy for coughs due to lung diseases, asthma of the elderly with weak constitution, and various types of asthma with excessive phlegm. effect.

3. Resist waterlogging and inhibit insects. Ginkgo acid and ginkgo phenol contained in the outer testa of ginkgo have anti-tuberculosis effects. Ginkgo soaked in oil has a strong inhibitory effect on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Fresh fruits soaked in lettuce oil have a certain effect on improving symptoms such as fever, night sweats, coughing, hemoptysis, and loss of appetite caused by tuberculosis. Therefore, it can be used to treat tuberculosis.

4. Stop turbid vaginal discharge and reduce defecation. Modern medical research has found that ginkgo has the effect of contracting the bladder sphincter. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for children with enuresis, frequent urination due to qi deficiency, white and turbid vaginal discharge, and persistent spermatorrhea.

5. Reduce serum cholesterol and dilate coronary arteries. Ginkgo biloba contains shikimic acid, ginkgo biflavonoids, isoglobin biflavonoids, sterols, etc. In recent years, it has been used to treat hypertension, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, and cerebrovascular diseases. It has certain effects on conditions such as cramps and high serum cholesterol.