The Healing Effects Of Zingiber Officinale (Ginger)
Other Common Names: Zingiber officinale
Range: Said to be a native of Asia. Cultivated in West Indies, Jamaica, Africa.
Valued primarily for the distinctive tang it lends to cuisine,
Ginger Root also has proven medicinal effects. Ginger is a classic
tonic for the digestive tract. Classified as an aromatic bitter, it
stimulates digestion. Its ability to prevent vomiting has been verified
by clinical trial, and it has been shown to stimulate the intestines
and promote production of saliva, digestive juices, and bile. It also
tends to boost the pumping action of the heart. Ginger may be used as a
stimulant of the peripheral circulation in cases of bad circulation,
chilblains and cramps. Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging
effects of alcohol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as
ibuprofen) and may help prevent ulcers. In feverish conditions, Ginger
acts as a useful diaphoretic,promoting perspiration. As a gargle it may
be effective in the relief of sore throats.
Ginger?s beneficial effect on motion sickness appears to be related
to its action on the gastrointestinal tract rather than the central
nervous system.
Stimulant, carminative, given in dyspepsia and flatulent colic
excellent to add to bitter infusions; specially valuable in alcoholic
gastritis; of use for diarrhea from relaxed bowel where there is no
inflammation. Ginger Tea is a hot infusion very useful for stoppage of
the menses due to cold, externally it is a rubefacient.
The root must be kept in a dry place, or it will start growing and
is then spoilt. The odour of Ginger is penetrating and aromatic, its
taste spicy, hot and biting; these properties are lost by exposure.
Essence of Ginger should be avoided, as it is often adulterated with
harmful ingredients. The most common adulterants are flour, curcuma,
linseed, rapeseed, the hulls of cayenne pepper and waste ginger.
Other Common Names: Zingiber officinale
Range: Said to be a native of Asia. Cultivated in West Indies, Jamaica, Africa.
Valued primarily for the distinctive tang it lends to cuisine,
Ginger Root also has proven medicinal effects. Ginger is a classic
tonic for the digestive tract. Classified as an aromatic bitter, it
stimulates digestion. Its ability to prevent vomiting has been verified
by clinical trial, and it has been shown to stimulate the intestines
and promote production of saliva, digestive juices, and bile. It also
tends to boost the pumping action of the heart. Ginger may be used as a
stimulant of the peripheral circulation in cases of bad circulation,
chilblains and cramps. Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging
effects of alcohol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as
ibuprofen) and may help prevent ulcers. In feverish conditions, Ginger
acts as a useful diaphoretic,promoting perspiration. As a gargle it may
be effective in the relief of sore throats.
Ginger?s beneficial effect on motion sickness appears to be related
to its action on the gastrointestinal tract rather than the central
nervous system.
Stimulant, carminative, given in dyspepsia and flatulent colic
excellent to add to bitter infusions; specially valuable in alcoholic
gastritis; of use for diarrhea from relaxed bowel where there is no
inflammation. Ginger Tea is a hot infusion very useful for stoppage of
the menses due to cold, externally it is a rubefacient.
The root must be kept in a dry place, or it will start growing and
is then spoilt. The odour of Ginger is penetrating and aromatic, its
taste spicy, hot and biting; these properties are lost by exposure.
Essence of Ginger should be avoided, as it is often adulterated with
harmful ingredients. The most common adulterants are flour, curcuma,
linseed, rapeseed, the hulls of cayenne pepper and waste ginger.
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