ginger

April 9, 2018

Bay Spice Face Tonic Recipe

This Bay Spice Face Tonic Recipe is spicy, and invigorating. Take a whiff and rub on the face for a morning wake up! The aroma is spicy, fresh, sweet, and earthy. Bay Spice Face Tonic Ingredients 10 bay leaves 10 allspice balls 10 whole cloves 10 slices of ginger OR […]
April 11, 2018

Easy Ginger Tea Recipe & Some Research

Ginger – Zingeber officinale – Tastes spicy, tangy, earthy, and slightly sweet.  Try this Easy Ginger Tea Recipe to help aid in digestion, reduces inflammation, help circulation, and for its warming effect. By:  Kathy Sadowsk, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT, RYT   Easy Ginger Tea Recipe Ingredients 1 Tbsp […]
April 11, 2018

Flatulence Tea Recipe

Ginger, peppermint, dill, and fennel have been used for centuries to help with digestive upset such as flatulence, bloating, and cramps; scientific studies help to back up this herbal remedy.  Drink some flatulence tea to help reduce embarrassing gas made with herbs that can calm digestion. Flatulence Tea Ingredients 1 […]
April 12, 2018

Ginger & Angelica Root Syrup

Try Ginger & Angelica Root Syrup with indigestion.  These root herbs have been used to help with dyspepsia, gastrointestinal infections, ulcers, nausea, and other digestive issues.  They may also offer an antimicrobial effect. Ginger and Angelica Root Syrup Ingredients 6 ounces of sliced ginger root 2 ounces of sliced angelica […]
April 12, 2018

Ginger Garlic Cold Busting Syrup

This ginger garlic cold busting syrup recipe may help fight off the bacteria and viruses during cold and flu season.  It also helps with a sore throat or cough. Ginger Garlic Cold Busting Syrup Ingredients 1/2 cup of fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup of fresh peeled garlic cloves, minced 2 […]
April 12, 2018

Herbal Immunity Syrup

This immunity syrup recipe may help strengthen our body’s defense system against catchy infections and is especially helpful around cold or flu season, or when traveling.  Take when you feel a chance of illness because the people around you have caught something. Immunity Syrup Ingredients 8 cloves of garlic, sliced […]
April 25, 2018

Zingerone / Vannillylactone

Zingerone is a phenol that can be found in cooked (not fresh) ginger.  It is a product of gingerol. Links to Plants Containing Zingerone   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  […]
April 25, 2018

Paradol

Paradol is a phenol found in ginger. Links to Plants Containing Paradol   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are […]
April 25, 2018

Gingerol

Gingerol is a phenol found in only fresh ginger. Links to Plants Containing Gingerol   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that […]
April 30, 2018

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Research

Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingeberaceae Ginger has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years to treat digestive ailments.  Ginger is also a rubefacient herb, helping to increase blood flow.  It is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.  Rhizomes (underground stems) are used in cooking, to make tea, and as herbal […]
June 23, 2018

Ginger

July 14, 2018

Candied Ginger Recipe

Candied ginger is sweet with a spicy zing that is both stimulating and soothing.  Besides tasting invigoratingly delicious, it may also be helpful for a cold, sore throat, digestive bloating, and nausea.  Do not over-eat, just one piece goes a long way!  See the research listed below for more information. […]