Common Name: Ginger Root
Latin Name: Zingiber officinale
Other Names: Zingiberis rhizoma, zingiberaceae, shen jiang, Jamaican ginger, African ginger and Cochin (Asian) ginger.
Parts used: Dried, peeled rhizome, chopped
Family: Zingiberaceae others include tumeric and cardamom
About: Ginger is the most widely used spice for culinary and medicinal purposes in the world. Whether you prefer a full root, cut into small pieces, or powdered there is hundreds of uses for this hardy spice. Ginger is a tropical perennial that grows to a height of two feet.It has
lance-shaped leaves and bears stalks of white or yellow flowers.
Very popular in Asian dishes as it offers a sweet and yummy addition to many plates. It is the main ingredient in ginger snap cookies and the popular drink ginger-ale. Ginger has even found support from medical science. Testing has found that ginger aids in relief from lowering cholesterol levels, pain relief from arthritis, digestive issues, allergies, bronchial constriction, cold viruses, parasites, and much more.
Therapeutic: Antiemetic (relief/ prevention of nasuea), antinflmmatory, expectorant, promotes sweating, sialagogue (stimulates flow of saliva), stimulation of the gastro-intestinal track, carminative (release of flatulence). Also used externally as a stimulant.
Precautions: Not recommended for people who have gallstones. If pregnant check with your doctor before use.
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