Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 10:28:04 GMT -6
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Fresh or dried pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant.
Used for:
· Arthritis, bursitis, a natural anti-inflammatory
· Motion sickness, nausea
· Warming
· Relief of chest congestion
Available in: Whole fresh root, crystallized ginger, honey-based ginger syrups, capsules containing powdered ginger extracts; alcohol extracts, Zinaxin
Herb/drug interactions: None
When buying: Select products with only 100% pure ginger. Experiment with Zinaxin, a new ginger-based anti-inflammatory.
Warning: High doses may cause a burning sensation in the stomach; to minimize, take ginger with food.
DOSAGES
Adults:
For inflammatory conditions, one or two grams of powdered ginger a day. For nausea and prevention of motion sickness, eat crystallized ginger or take ginger syrup or tea. For cold relief, brew tea with one-inch piece of peeled and grated ginger root per two cups of water; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for five minutes; add 1/2 teasthingy cayenne pepper and simmer one minute more. Remove from heat. Add two tablesthingys fresh lemon juice, one or two cloves of mashed garlic and honey to taste. Let cool slightly and strain.
Children under 10:
Half the adult dosage.
Fresh or dried pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant.
Used for:
· Arthritis, bursitis, a natural anti-inflammatory
· Motion sickness, nausea
· Warming
· Relief of chest congestion
Available in: Whole fresh root, crystallized ginger, honey-based ginger syrups, capsules containing powdered ginger extracts; alcohol extracts, Zinaxin
Herb/drug interactions: None
When buying: Select products with only 100% pure ginger. Experiment with Zinaxin, a new ginger-based anti-inflammatory.
Warning: High doses may cause a burning sensation in the stomach; to minimize, take ginger with food.
DOSAGES
Adults:
For inflammatory conditions, one or two grams of powdered ginger a day. For nausea and prevention of motion sickness, eat crystallized ginger or take ginger syrup or tea. For cold relief, brew tea with one-inch piece of peeled and grated ginger root per two cups of water; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for five minutes; add 1/2 teasthingy cayenne pepper and simmer one minute more. Remove from heat. Add two tablesthingys fresh lemon juice, one or two cloves of mashed garlic and honey to taste. Let cool slightly and strain.
Children under 10:
Half the adult dosage.