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 Someone here got experience with frequent intake of ginko biloba extract? #asknostr https://image.nostr.build/5e3a0fd09892ddf9ea4abfb52c4dc46f3da14a9c2a870673f249acfbaddf0305.jpg  
 This looks like a flower petal where I live except ours is red/orange 
 It’s ginkgo tree, one of the older trees appearing on earth! 🌳 
 ...can I eat it?..its so pretty, n sounds like it would make a lovely cup of tea 
 Yes, the leaves are eatable. Taste a little acidic when the leaves are young...You can also juice them. Still it's a medicinal plant...so always use with respect and listening to the reaction of your body. 
 Yes, I take it daily....Good for brain...oxygen supply! 
 I have lots to learn 
 Thank you so much for letting me know! 💚🌳 
 We have two huge trees in the garden and had no idea the leaf extract was a thing! Love this, and will definitely try it out!! 🍵🫖 
 When I found out about it, I realized our neighbor had a huge ginkgo in his garden 🌳 it’s really interesting but I didn’t felt comfortable to use it frequently, the extract. It could support me! 
Please read enough about it before you try the extract 😊 
 I have a friend who was taking this regularly - anecdotally he had issues with blood clotting 

Googling this comes back with 

"The "memory enhancer" herb ginkgo biloba has been linked to bleeding problems. One of the components in this herb slows blood clotting. Consumers who take ginkgo with other medicines that prevent blood clots, such as Coumadin (warfarin) or aspirin, may increase their risk of bleeding."

https://www.consumermedsafety.org/safety-articles/be-cautious-with-ginkgo-biloba 
 Thank you for your note, that’s exactly what worries me about taking it regularly. I don’t have such issues or take any medis but still 👀 and it could help me with my issues! 
 My friend only "noticed" when he was in the hospital for something else - so yeah, proceed with caution I would say.  
 Also, that was my first Zap - thanks ! 
 I was using it in pill form and subjectively it did nothing. I would say waste of money... Maybe not ginkgo but the pills I was using were for sure. #answernostr 
 Hey I found a good picture of the flame tree flower. if you take the petals out from it, it sorta looks this gingko bolba leaf thing!
https://image.nostr.build/11123152e6d7792c1b2909ca62120c505d4a072ba09bd85fb745e52e97ab9594.jpg