Family:

Zingiberaceae

 

Part Used:

Root/rhizome.

 

Energetics & Taste:

Warming, spicy, and drying.

 

Habitat:

Native to Asia but grows throughout the tropics.

 

Key Benefits:

Ginger is a spicy diaphoretic root that gets things moving! It increases peripheral circulation, making it an excellent remedy for chilblains and Raynaud's syndrome. Ginger stimulates gastric secretions, aiding in flatulence, dyspepsia, and nutrient absorption. It is also a classic remedy for nausea and motion sickness.

Externally, you can soak in a ginger bath or apply a ginger compress for sore muscles. Its warming and anti-inflammatory properties make it excellent for relieving menstrual cramps. As an antiviral, ginger effectively treats coughs, colds, flu, and other viral respiratory infections and issues.

 

Contraindications:

Large doses are contraindicated in pregnancy.