Ginger Pieces : Dried - Zingiber officianle

Ginger - Zingiber officinale

Traditional uses:

May improve digestion and reduce flatulence and colic.  Helps for morning and motion sickness, nausea associated with chemotherapy. Used for cough, bronchitis, colds, influenza and peripheral circulatory problems.  It is excellent to increase peristalsis and secretion of bile and gastric juices.  It lowers cholesterol.  May reduce susceptibility to illness caused by cold weather.  Can be used as a gargle for sore throats. 

Direction for use:

Powered root: 1/4 teaspoon can be added to 1 cup boiling water let stand for 5min.

Safety precautions:

Should not be taken by people with inflammatory skin complaints, ulcers of the digestive tract or high fever.  NOT RECOMMENDED for people who take anticoagulants or have gallstones.  Large dose of 12g - 14g may enhance the effect of anticoagulant drugs.  Limit intake when pregnant of lactating.  Consult a medical practitioner before use.