Winter Warming Herb
Ginger, Zingiber Officinale, has been used for thousands of years. Used mainly to aid digestion and counter nausea. As a stimulant, it helps to improve peripheral circulation. In fevers it promotes sweating. It is also used to trea colic and flatulence. Externally it is used to ease muscle strain and increase circulation in the body.
Ginger is a native plant of Asia, and may be found throughout the tropics, a place where it thrives, rich soils and warm climates. In the U.S. it is grown in Florida and Texas.
Ginger has a history that goes many years into the past. It is possible that spice caravans were carrying dried Ginger from India to the middle east over 5,000 years ago. Ginger is a popular spice and it is believed that its healing characteristics have been used in China for thousands of years. In fact it is mentioned in Emperor Shun Hung's Pen, Tsao Ching (The Classic Book of Herbs), which he wrote in 3,000 B.C.E.. It was most likely introduced to the U.S. around the 15th century when the spanish came to our country.
Ginger can be found in most food stores and is a common spice used in many culinary dishes. Its dried form is used in herbal infusions, to ease nausea and aid digestion. Juices that have been extracted from Ginger have also been used ti treat sore muscles and bring improved circulation to specific parts of the body.
It has a spicey citrus taste and brings warmth to the body. This is a great herb to warm our insides during these coldest of months. To improve our circulation of mind/body and spirit. It can be used regularly with little to no bad side effects. Check with your local grocery store or health food store for Ginger in its many forms, and stay warm and healthy.
Scott Barlow
Master Herbalist
West Yellowstone, Mt.
Ginger is a native plant of Asia, and may be found throughout the tropics, a place where it thrives, rich soils and warm climates. In the U.S. it is grown in Florida and Texas.
Ginger has a history that goes many years into the past. It is possible that spice caravans were carrying dried Ginger from India to the middle east over 5,000 years ago. Ginger is a popular spice and it is believed that its healing characteristics have been used in China for thousands of years. In fact it is mentioned in Emperor Shun Hung's Pen, Tsao Ching (The Classic Book of Herbs), which he wrote in 3,000 B.C.E.. It was most likely introduced to the U.S. around the 15th century when the spanish came to our country.
Ginger can be found in most food stores and is a common spice used in many culinary dishes. Its dried form is used in herbal infusions, to ease nausea and aid digestion. Juices that have been extracted from Ginger have also been used ti treat sore muscles and bring improved circulation to specific parts of the body.
It has a spicey citrus taste and brings warmth to the body. This is a great herb to warm our insides during these coldest of months. To improve our circulation of mind/body and spirit. It can be used regularly with little to no bad side effects. Check with your local grocery store or health food store for Ginger in its many forms, and stay warm and healthy.
Scott Barlow
Master Herbalist
West Yellowstone, Mt.