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                        All About Ginger

                        Ginger is best known for its anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory abilities. The plant's root has been eaten orally as a spice in foods, touted for its usefulness to the digestive system. It has further shown antimicrobial actions, and may aid in boosting the immune system. Applied topically, ginger is a rubifacient, increasing blood and fluid flow. Ginger root can easily be purchased in the store fresh, dried, or powdered. Essential oil has a deep and lasting earthy aroma with an anxiolytic effect.


                        India

                        Fun Fact

                        India produces over 1/3 of the ginger used by the whole world.

                        Ginger Research

                        About 50 research articles have been catalogued for ginger. Most human studies were found related to its anti-nausea activities. It may also be useful in reducing menstrual pains, with its anti-inflammatory as well as anti-nausea actions. Ginger root is also antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, and an antioxidant that may help boost the immune system. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Ginger Research

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                        Ginger Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Zingiber officinale

                        Family: Zingeberaceae

                        Other Common Names

                        • Jamaican ginger, Ardraka, Black Ginger, Jiang, Kankyo, Nagara, Race Ginger, Shokyo, Shunthi, Srungavera, Sunth, Vishvabheshaja, Zinzeberis

                        Plant Description

                        • Ginger is a tropical perennial growing up to two feet with purple/yellow flowers and creeping rhizomes.
                        • ​Not to be confused with Alpinia officinarum (Hance)

                        Herb Description

                        Rhizomes are used as a culinary spice and as an herb fresh or dried. As a tea, slice about one inch of the fresh root and simmer in hot water about 15 minutes; adults can drink up to three cups a day for digestive issues, inflammation, cold symptoms, and to improve circulation. Dried ginger can be used instead of fresh ginger: in recipes use 1/6 the amount of dried ginger.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Rhizomes are steam stilled or solvent extracted, with a thin, quick-drying oil that does not stain the blotter. The oil becomes resinous if exposed to air. It has a light greenish yellow or clear color and an earthy, warm, woody, slightly spicy aroma.

                        Key Constituents

                          • Zingiberene
                          • Curcumene
                          • Beta Sesquiphellandrene
                          • Camphene
                          • Beta Bisabolene
                          • Phellandrene / Alpha Phellandrene / Beta Phellandrene
                          • Borneol
                          • Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
                          • 1,8-Cineole

                        Ginger Recipes

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                        joint pain Essential Oil Joint Ointment Recipe
                        menstrual Flatulence Tea Recipe
                        Ginger & Angelica Root Syrup
                        Ginger & Turmeric for Inflammation: Golden Milk Recipe
                        ginger and garlic Ginger Garlic Cold Busting Syrup
                        Ginger Honey Face Mask Recipe for Radiant Skin!
                        rubefacient Ginger Juniper Rubefacient Rub Recipe
                        Healthful Miso Soup Recipe
                        rosemary infused oil Herb Infused Olive Oil – Does and Don’ts
                        Herbal Immunity Syrup
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                        Holy Basil Pesto Recipe
                        How to Make Jarred Spicy Mandarin Oranges
                        licorice and honey Licorice and Honey Cough Drops
                        Orange Spice Homemade Potpourri
                        Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Recipe: Because Pie Tastes Better with Fresh Ground Spices!
                        anti-inflammatory fudge Quick & Easy Anti-inflammatory Fudge Recipe
                        Root Chakra Essential Oil Spray Recipe
                        matcha green tea The Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
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                        Watermelon Ginger-Mint Tea Recipe
                        What to do with this Chinese 5 Spice Recipe
                        Yogi Tea Recipe

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        dandelion detox tea recipe Alteratives
                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        anti-parasite Anti-parasite
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        headache relief Headache Relief
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        immune stimulant Immunity
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
                        Oral Health
                        Preservative
                        repellent Repellent
                        Sedative / Calming
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
                        Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        Weight Loss
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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