Ginkgo biloba is a plant of the Ginkgo genus of Ginkgoaceae, which is a traditional medicinal material in China and has a high frequency of clinical application. The main chemical components of Ginkgo biloba are flavonoids, terpenoids, alkylphenols (acids), polysaccharides and other trace elements. In terms of pharmacological effects, Ginkgo biloba has been found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, neuroprotective, anti-depressant and other effects, and have broad prospects in the treatment of nervous system diseases, anti-tumor, anti-depression and so on. This article reviews the herbal textual research, chemical components and pharmacological effects of Ginkgo biloba, in order to provide references for the clinical application and comprehensive utilization of resources.

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