VIDEO: Make ginkgo tea yourself
Ginkgo, the healing world tree
- A strange mysticism accompanies the ginkgo. Probably this is because it is classified as the world's oldest tree of all and is the only survivor of a family of plants that existed 250 million years ago.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, it has been considered a medicinal tree for around 4000 years. At that time, medicine was already being brewed from seeds, leaves and tree bark.
- Its medicinal properties have been known in Europe for 200 years and our ancestors began to make healing ginkgo teas themselves from the leaves.
- In many places the tree is increasingly being planted not only for its enduring fame and healing power, but also for its distinctive beauty. You can recognize it by its delicate appearance and smart green color. The unusual shape of the two-lobed and split leaves touches our aesthetic sensibility in a special way.
- Its healing ingredients are said to help against many ailments. These include asthma, Alzheimer's, high blood pressure, depression, colds, muscle cramps, tinnitus, dizziness, phlebitis, circulatory and memory disorders - to name just a few.
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Make your own tea
If you want to use the full healing power of the special leaves, you should make the ginkgo tea yourself. The taste takes some getting used to. Delicious ingredients like unrefined sugar, syrup or honey sweeten enjoyment.
- After collecting the ginkgo leaves, wash and chop them up and scald them with boiling water on. This way the water-soluble ingredients get into the tea.
- Feel free to fill the herb directly into the pot or cup and sieve it off later. Of course, a tea sock or egg can also be used. The ginkgo tea should steep for about 8 minutes.
- For the taste you can sweeten it as you like. The brew can also be mixed well with another type of tea, as its aroma does not appear superficially.
Make yourself a healthy drink like this on a regular basis and the healing ingredients come into their own. In some herbal, tea- Or health food stores can buy dried ginkgo tea. There are voices warning against eating gingko leaves, including in the form of tea. The reason for a possible intolerance is the contained Tannic acid called. Be safe and do your research before enjoying this type of tea.
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