| Scientific name | Ginkgo biloba (leaves: Ginkgo folium) |
| Appearance | Deciduous tree with fan-shaped leaves, also fan-veined, often bilobed edges, light green in season, turning bright yellow in autumn |
| Smell | Subtle when fresh, slightly herbaceous after drying; the fruits emit a strong and unpleasant odor |
| Color | Tender green (leaves), golden yellow in autumn |
| Used parts | Dried leaves, rarely fresh |
| Origins | China, naturalized in Asia, Europe, and America |
| Toxicity level | Low to moderate (possible interactions with anticoagulant treatments; raw seeds are toxic) |






















































































































































































































