Friday, March 20, 2009

Ginger

How to Use Ginger Root
Tea for chills, colds, nausea, circulatory stimulant, tummy-ache.
Ginger tea is also great for healing the female organs after birth and/or surgery.
Ginger tea is so effective against ailments of the reproductive and digestive systems because it stimulates circulation and supports a good blood supply to these organs.

1 - 2 slices of ginger root to a cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes.
A pinch of cinnamon or a squeezed lemon can be added. Add honey for sweetener.

Massage Oil for aches and pains, and circulatory stimulation:

Add 5 - 10 drops ginger oil to 25 ml of olive or almond oil.
This also combines well with juniper or eucalyptus oil.

Ginger Syrup for coughs, colds, tummy-aches, apply topically to infected wounds:
Honey offers its own range of health benefits to ginger, especially if the ginger can be low-heat-infused into the honey.
Besides enhancing the flavor, preservation, and variety of applications for ginger, honey possesses its own range of antibacterial, anticancer, anti-fungal, wound-healing, and anti-ulcer properties.


Warnings
Some people are allergic to ginger. Generally, this is reported as discomfort resulting in flatulence, or it may take the form of an extreme tightening in the throat necessitating uncontrollable burping to relieve the pressure.

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