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Also known as:
Zingiber officinalis
Uses:
• Travel sickness
• Indigestion eg. nausea, flatulence
• Poor circulation
Description:
This is another example of how our food is also our medicine. The Ginger plant
is native to South East Asia, where it is used extensively in cooking. Recently
it has been found to help in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
How it works:
As a digestive tonic, Ginger improves the production and secretion of bile,
aids fat breakdown and may reduce nausea and vomiting. Ginger may also improve
the efficiency of the digestive processes, allowing faster transportation
of substances through the digestive tract, lessening the irritation in the
intestines, reducing flatulence and intestinal spasms.
Ginger has also been shown to improve the circulation by inhibiting platelet
aggregation.
Additional advice:
Some people may experience heartburn when taking Ginger or be sensitive to
its taste. Ginger is a possible alternative to Ginkgo for those who are using
blood-thinning medication.
