According to a recent study, the maidenhair tree or most commonly known as biloba ginkgo is the most ancient tree in the world. As it has been around for so many years the use of ginkgo is a very common practice in Asian cultures for different applications. But before mentioning the different uses it can have, let's have a look at some interesting facts about this ancient tree. Some French clinics have started to prescribe the use of maidenhair tree concentrates to patients who have problems with memory and headaches. In a recent research, the properties of ginkgo were tested, in which only ten men and women took part. Five of them were given a traditional medicine to relief anxiety, while the other five were given maidenhair tree concentrate. The two substances that are extracted from the leaves are Vitamin P and lactone. Vitamin P is a natural antioxidant and lactone is a natural protoplasm energizing factor. Those two substances will help people deal with problems in the nervous system, improve blood circulation, enhance heart condition and prevent heart attacks. Some of the negative consequences include diarrhea, nausea and headaches. In some cases it has been reported that people with coagulation problems might have a difficult time because the intake of ginkgo can increase the chances of bleeding. Women who are pregnant should not take ginkgo biloba in order to avoid complications for the baby. The study also stated firmly that when maidenhair tree products are taken and the patient is under traditional medication some complications may arise. When patients combine ginkgo products with de-coagulant medication, there are high chances of bleeding. The problem is that the de-coagulant medication effect is ineffective because of the intake of ginkgo products. This tree has existed for more than 250 million years, this means that the dinosaurs' era was full of these species of trees. One of the most important characteristics of the tree is that it is able to withstand almost any climate condition and it will still survive. This tree has been used by Asian cultures not only as part of their daily diet but also as a natural way of treating minor and serious illnesses.