Ginkgo biloba also known as Memory Tree Maidenhair Tree USES Improves arterial circulation Improves memory Ginkgo has also been shown to have antioxidant effects which are important in stabilising cell membranes in the body The action of Ginkgo on the arterial circulation increases the blood flow through these vessels At the same time the herb has been shown to inhibit a substance known as Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) which further improves blood flow whilst acting as an anti-inflammatory agent