gingko
gingko The maidenhair tree, Gingko biloba. The seeds are edible when roasted but may be toxic when raw. Extracts from the leaves are used as a herbal remedy; they contain potentially active flavonoids and terpenes, but there is limited evidence of efficacy.
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