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The '''Maidenhair tree''' (MAY-din-HAYR...) is a tree native to [[China]]. Substances taken from the leaves and seeds have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Maidenhair tree has been studied in the prevention and treatment of [[Alzheimer's disease]], [[dementia]], certain blood vessel diseases, and memory loss. It may cause bleeding or high [[blood pressure]] when used with certain drugs. Also called ginkgo and ginkgo biloba.
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The '''Maidenhair tree''' (''Ginkgo biloba'') is a tree native to [[China]]. Substances taken from the leaves and seeds have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Maidenhair tree has been studied in the prevention and treatment of [[Alzheimer's disease]], [[dementia]], certain blood vessel diseases, and memory loss. It may cause bleeding or high [[blood pressure]] when used with certain drugs. Also called ginkgo and ginkgo biloba.
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