Ginger
Scientific name
Zingiber officinale
Family
Zingiberaceae
Background
Also called african ginger and ardraka
Ginger is a perennial plant which grows annual leafy stems with reddish flowers . It is native to warmer parts of asia, such as china, japan, and india, but is now cultivated in parts of south america and africa.
Applicable parts used
Rhizome and root
Sentiment
Symbolizes safety and comfort
Effects
Organs & systems affected
Cardiovascular
Endocrine
Immune system
Flower essence
Assist in improving pleasure
Mechanism of action
Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antidote, antitussive, carminative, expectorant, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, gastroprotective, antifungal, diaphoretic, tonic, and anxiolytic.
Nature
Spicy, warming, and drying
Plant constituents
Gingerol, gingerdione, shogaol, and sesquiterpene and monoterpene volatile oils
Traditional uses
Orally, ginger has used for motion sickness, morning sickness, heartburn, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysmenorrhea, migraine headache, hypertension, cough, respiratory distress, bronchitis, diabetes, stomachache, nausea, and pain.
Safety
Precaution & adverse reactions
Generally tolerated when used appropriately
Interactions
Ginger may interact with anticoagulants, antidiabetics, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporines, flagyl, nifedipine, and warfarin.
Pregnancy and lactation
Possibly safe in pregnant women if used in moderation
Dosing
Herbal infusion: 2-3 tsp of dry ginger per 8 ounces, up to 3 times per day
Condition specific
---Diabetes: powdered ginger 1 gram two or three times daily for 8 weeks
Our favorite pairings
Burdock, chamomile, raspberry, hibiscus, yellow dock root
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References
Https://www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/glossary-of-herbal-sentiments
Pursell, jj. The herbal apothecary: 100 medicinal herbs and how to use them. Timber press. Kindle edition.
Https://naturalmedicines-therapeuticresearch-com.ezproxy.fau.edu/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/professional.aspx?productid=961#mechanismofaction
Http://www.laabejaherbs.com/store/p132/ginger_flower_essence.html
Https://inspiredbyhilde.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/handbook-of-medicinal-herbs-2ed-2002-duke.pdf