Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Ginkgo Folium |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 銀杏葉 · Yin Xing Ye |
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| Medicinal Part | Leaves |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried leaf of Ginkgo biloba L.(Ginkoaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Lung |
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What Is Yin Xing Ye?
Yin Xing Ye (Ginkgo Leaf) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Guangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent; Neutral
Channels Entered: Heart, Lung
Yin Xing Ye: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Ginkgo Folium
Botanical Origin
The dried leaf of Ginkgo biloba L.(Ginkoaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Guangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is flat and intact, without foreign matter.
Macroscopic Features
Often wrinkled or broken, intact leaves are fan-shaped, 3~12cm long, 5~15cm wide. Yellowish-green or pale brownish-yellow, upper border of the leaves has irregular undulations and curves, sometimes indented in the center, when deep the indentation can run 4/5 of the length of leaf. Bifurcate shape, parallel intricate leaf veins, thin and dense. Smooth and without hairs, easily torn longitudinally. Leaf base is wedge-like, leaf stem is 2~8cm long. Light in weight. faint odor, slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent; NeutralHeartLung
Traditional Functions
Invigorates blood and resolves stasis, unblocks collaterals and relieves pain, astringes the lung and calms panting, resolves turbidity and reduces lipids.
How Yin Xing Ye Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Yin Xing Ye is classified among the Blood-activating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
