Ginger

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

Common Name:  Ginger          

Parts Used:  The rootstock

System Effected:  Stomach, liver, lungs, circulation

Properties:   Stimulant, carminative, anti-spasmodic, rubefacient, diaphoretic, emmenagogue.

Used For:  Ginger may be used as a stimulant of the peripheral circulation in cases of bad circulation, chilblains and cramps. In feverish conditions, Ginger acts as a useful diaphoretic, promoting perspiration. As a gargle it may be effective in the relief of sore throats. Externally it is the base of many fibrositis and muscle sprain treatments. Ginger has been used world-wide as an aromatic carminative and pungent appetite stimulant. In India, and in other countries with hot and humid climates, ginger is eaten daily and is a well-known remedy for digestion problems. Its wide-spread use is not only be due to flavor, but to the anti-oxidant and anti-microbial effects, necessary for preservation of food, essential in such climates.