Ginger ranks among cornerstone botanicals in both culinary and therapeutic applications, with a rich history of use in traditional Chinese and Ayurverdic medicine dating back several millennia.
The volatile, pungent compounds within its roots which lend its distinct scent and flavour are also responsible for its therapeutic use. Traditional use for ginger root includes relief from nausea and vomiting related to motion or sea sickness.
Ginger can calm the stomach, promote bile flow, and improve the appetite. Ginger is also known for its expectorant action within the upper respiratory tract, suppressing coughs and encouraging the release of mucus and phlegm. With its diaphoretic action, which promotes perspiration and increased circulation, it’s a common botanical for coping with colds.