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A native of Asia, it is now cultivated in the West indies, and Africa.
the root.
a valuable herb in dyspepsia, flatulent colic, alcoholic gastritis and diarrhoea. Ginger tea is taken to relieve the effects of the cold and can trigger normal menstruation patterns. Take candied ginger to relieve all forms of travel sickness. Ginger is also used to flavour unpleasant-tasting infusions, cough mixtures or medicinal syrups.
infusion, fluid extract, tincture and as a syrup