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Ginkgo biloba is often referred to as a "living fossil" because it is believed to be the world''s oldest living species at about 200 million years old. The Ginkgo tree has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years. Various parts of the Ginkgo tree were reportedly used in the treatment of respiratory ailments, to improve circulation, as a digestive aid, as a tonic for memory loss in the elderly and as a longevity elixir. In Germany , Ginkgo is a top-selling over- the-counter and prescription drug. Modern Ginkgo biloba extracts are produced from the leaves of cultivated trees and still enjoy a large audience for the treatment of various disorders. High quality Ginkgo leaf extract is normally standardized to 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones .