We believe in the therapuetic and healing power of herbs. Herbs contain powerful compounds and knowledge of their properties must be understood and care exercised in their use.

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The many uses of ginger.

Ginger has been used for many thousands of years for almost as many uses. Traditional Chinese medicine and India medicine have used ginger to relieve many health problems. It was used in ancient medicine to improve poor circulation. It is only now with modern science that we find it has blood thinning properties. It has been used to treat morning sickness for pregnant women, treat traveling sickness in both road travel or ocean travel. It settles stomach upset for people of all ages from the very  young to the very old. Ginger herb promotes healthy digestion and prevents nausea.

Ginger is considered a “hot” or “warming herb and is also used in “cold” conditions like frigidity and impotence.

10 Most Common Uses of Ginger Herb

• Promote healthy digestion
• Prevent motion sickness
• Prevent nausea
• Prevent morning sickness in pregnant women
• Improve circulation
• Stop migraine headaches
• Soothe sore throats
• Prevent food spoilage; especially used for seafood
• Treatment for the common cold and flu
• Help fight infection

Here is a list of additional conditions that the Herb Ginger is considered beneficial for:

Ginger Constituents

Volatile oils in ginger are what cause the taste, smell, and medicinal effectiveness. Ginger is composed of 1-4% oil. Ginger contains pungent constituents, shogaols and gingerols.

Dosage and Administration of Ginger

For treating and preventing motion sickness, 30 to 60 minutes prior to traveling ingest 500 mg of ginger powder (dried). Repeat as needed every 2 to 4 hours. Pregnant women should not use ginger for a prolonged amount of time, but can take as much as 1 gram daily to treat nausea.

There are no recommended dosages for children.

Ginger for Seasoning & Baking:

• Whether fresh or ground, ginger is a marvelous spice as well as a delicious non-alcoholic beverage.

• Ginger  helps create a traditional Christmas decoration/dessert: the Gingerbread House.

• The fabulous ginger root has a citrusy spicy flavor that perks up native Chinese, Caribbean, and Thai, Indian, Japanese and North African dishes.

• Ginger contains a high level of enzymes that break down meat, similar to our own natural stomach enzymes. Ginger can be used as a meat tenderizer.

• Crystallized ginger is a popular confectionery, and ginger beer [or ale] is a tasty carbonated beverage with stomach-soothing properties.

• Ginger is used in cooking seafood not only to give it flavor but also to prevent spoilage.

How to Make Ginger Ale at Home

Recipe to Make Homemade Ginger Ale.

1. Chop about 1 to 2 cups of fresh ginger and boil in 2 cups of water for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In another sauce pan mix 2 cups of water with 2 cups of sugar and heat just long enough to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
3. Measure into your glass 1/2 cup of club soda, 1/2 cup of the cooled ginger water, 1/2 cup of the cooled sugar syrup.
4. Add lemon juice if desired or a sprig of fresh mint.
5. Enjoy!