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Ginger, Zingiber officinale

Common name

n/a

Where it's found

A native of Asia, it is now cultivated in the West indies, and Africa.

Which parts are used?

the root.

What it does

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.

How it's taken

infusion, fluid extract, tincture and as a syrup