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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba

1 6.3
A tree from China with fan-shaped leaves often grown in cities and used in medicine
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ bɪˈloʊbə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Ginkgo biloba
  • Many people use Ginkgo biloba as a natural remedy for improving memory and cognitive function.
  • Ginkgo biloba extract

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Examples

  • Increased circulation in the brain is one of the many positive effects of ginkgo biloba.

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  • On the other side of the coin, despite the many positive effects of ginkgo biloba, some side effects are also noted.

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  • Pregnant women could be prone to side effects of ginkgo biloba.

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  • Three hundred clinical studies were conducted over a span of 30 years to prove the effects of ginkgo biloba on the body.

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  • The positive effects of ginkgo biloba are well-documented.

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  • Preventing excessive PAF is one of the many positive effects of ginkgo biloba.

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  • This particular effect of ginkgo biloba will contribute to the improvement of short- and long-term memory and improve mental clarity.

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  • In one study about the effects of ginkgo biloba, it was found that one of the main effects of ginkgo biloba is its ability to increase blood flow to the brain and throughout the blood vessels.

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  • The Ginkgo biloba tree is known for its unique fan-shaped leaves, which can often be seen lining city streets.

  • In traditional medicine, Ginkgo biloba is valued for its potential to enhance blood circulation and support overall brain health.

Synonyms

ginkgo
vsGinkgo biloba
2 7.8

A tree with fan-shaped leaves often grown along streets and in gardens

is more associated with traditional medicinal use than mere street planting
gingko
vsGinkgo biloba
  • US
7.2

A Chinese tree with fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn

is used mainly in traditional medicine rather than just for decoration
maidenhair tree
vsGinkgo biloba
8.4

A Chinese tree with fan-shaped leaves often planted along streets

focuses on traditional medicine use rather than ornamental seeds or planting

Surface Forms

Ginkgo biloba singular
Ginkgo bilobas plural

Morphology

ginkgo + biloba

This is a scientific Latin binomial: 'ginkgo' clearly identifies the tree but 'biloba' is a Latin descriptor that is not a standard English lexical item and is absent from the provided dictionary entry. The species name is thus only partially inferable—knowing 'ginkgo' gives the general referent, while the specific descriptive nuance of 'biloba' (two-lobed) requires extra morphological/botanical knowledge—so it is not fully transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Ginkgo biloba may come from a Japanese phrase meaning 'silver apricot' because people thought the tree's seeds looked like small apricots. The second part, biloba, means 'two parts' and refers to the fan-shaped leaves that often look split into two pieces, so the name describes the tree you see in parks and streets today.