Ginger root, with its ancient history and immense health benefits, has been hailed by many cultures as a spice of the heavens.
Ginger is a common cooking spice and can be found in a variety of foods and drinks, including ginger bread, ginger snaps, ginger sticks, and ginger ale. Ginger can be used fresh and dried. Both forms of the herb are aromatic and pungent.
Ginger is a stimulant and a carminative. Fresh ginger contains more water and is milder while the dried form is stronger and has more penetrating action.
Vata: Ginger is a warming, aromatic herb with a long history of medicinal uses, most notably for digestion, nausea, gas and cramps. It's heating and digestive properties make it useful for a Vata imbalance.
Organic ginger root (Zingiber officinale)
| Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
| Steeping Temp: 100°C | |
| Steeping Time: 5 mins. | |
| Origin: India | |
| Caffeine: Caffeine Free |
| Certification: Organic | |
| Grade or Quality: C/S |
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