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Ginger Benefits | Plant Profile

February 4, 2023 · In: herbalism, plant profiles

Ginger Materia Medica - Golden Poppy

Ginger

Latin name: Zingiber officinale

Common name: Ginger

Parts used: Rhizome

Herbal Actions: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antinausea, antispasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, carminative, circulatory, diaphoretic, radioprotective

Herbal Energetics: Warming and drying

Uses: Ginger is a very universal herb that helps with a multitude of conditions including reducing inflammation which is at the root of all disease. It’s a wonderful herb for warming the body and increasing circulation. This is especially helpful when you are wanting to induce sweating to lower body temperature. Ginger is great to use in tea, food or detox baths when fighting infection. It is most commonly known to help with morning sickness, motion sickness and nausea. One benefit that not many people are aware of is that ginger is radioprotective and can help protect the body against radiation!

Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22596078/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501010/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35147170/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36364048/

Warnings: Caution if using over 2 grams while pregnant. Might interfere with medication for high blood pressure and diabetes.

Sources: powdered ginger root, tincture, capsules, glycerite, tea

ginger in close up shot
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Melissa Vines is founder and content creator of Along The Meadow. She has training in herbalism and aromatherapy with a background in the skincare industry as an Aesthetician. A passion for nontoxic skincare and wellness has propelled her into a life long pursuit of helping others live a more natural lifestyle as well. Her most important role however is being a wife and mom to 3 amazing kids. Read More…

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