Ginger, a warm spice

ginger Ginger, a warm spiceGinger is the underground stem of the ginger plant, some called it “root ginger”. Ginger is used as spice for cooking or tea, it is also widely use as medicine.

The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, having originated in Asia and is grown in India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.

Fresh ginger is very effective to heal the loss of appetite, gas, abdominal cramps, painful digestion and laxative.

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinalis

Plant origin: Root

Extraction method: Distillation

Aroma: Warm and woody

Odor Intensity: Mediam

Evaporation rate: Middle note

Medicinal properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant.

Safety precautions: May be irritant to sensitive skin. Do not use in strong dilution to skin.

Psycho Emotional Benefits:

Mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, Aphrodisiac, Debility, Helps recall memory.

Physical Benefits:

Congestion, colds and cough, swelling, spasms, excess fluid, fever, throat infections, headaches, sprains, diarrhea, arthritis.

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