GINGER

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Ginger (Zingiber officinale)   Ginger is well known for use as a cooking herb but it is also used as a medicinal herb for the relief of cold symptoms and sore throats. It helps greatly by sweating the toxins and fever from your system. Chewing on the rootstock will stimulate the saliva juices and soothe a sore throat. Adding some ginger tea to herbal laxatives will make them less harsh in action. Ginger tea also helps promote menstrual flow. Common Names: Black ginger Racing ginger Plant Parts used: Rootstock Side Effects or contraindications: None known Cautions: None known Internal uses for Ginger Colds Cough Colic (adults) Flatulence External use for Ginger None Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Rootstock: Chew as is. Use: Chew to ease sore throat Tea: Mix 1/2 tsp powdered root with 1 tsp honey. Add 1 cup boiling water steep 10 minutes. Take: 1 to 2 cups per day Tincture: Best purchased Take: 15 drops at a time, warm