Ginkgo Biloba… tree of life… perhaps… there is plenty of evidence to support that thought. Plus it makes me happy to think that it is!
Ginkgo Biloba, an amazing tree that survived the millennia, climate change, and even the atomic bomb is used as a youth elixir to keep mind and body in good shape. It is the oldest known tree in the world.
Longevity is one of the hallmarks of the ginkgo biloba tree. Its life span can go up to a couple of thousand years old; it is said that the oldest tree in China is some 3,500 years old!
Its longevity is one of the reasons why some people see the ginkgo tree as one of the wonders of the world.
Some people see the ginkgo tree as a symbol of changelessness as well as of the immeasurable past.
The ginkgo biloba tree is hardy. It can survive in many areas and has been planted around the world in most temperate and subtropical regions.
An intriguing ginkgo tree fact – the sole survivors of the atomic bomb blast over Hiroshima, Japan by the US in 1945 were several ginkgo biloba trees.
Another notable ginkgo tree fact – the bark and leaves of the plant are believed to secrete a sap which acts as a fire retardant. One of the useful functions of ginkgo biloba is thus a natural means of protection against fires.
During the great fire after the earthquake in Tokyo, Japan in 1923, many ginkgo trees survived when other trees perished.
Artists and painters have long used the ginkgo leaf for its beauty and aesthetic value.
Living Well Spine Center has a Ginkgo Biloba tree planted firmly in the grassy front area of the building.
All excellent reasons to use such a beautiful creation as a cornerstone for health.
Which is why I am doing exactly that.
Thank you, God, for these trees. Oliver says, “Amen!”
In health and in love,
Lisa
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