Ginger

 

Common names:

• Ginger root

 

Essential components:

• Gingerol
• Shogaol

 

Properties:

• Analgesic
• Antispasmodic

 

Summary:

• Ginger is known for its calming effects on the digestive system. It can reduce nausea, calm an upset stomach, decrease bloating and appetite.

Uses:

• Supplement
• Herbal tea
• Extract
• Food
• Essential oil

 

Precautions:

• Ginger is also considered to be a blood thinner, so if you are on any blood thinner medication or have a bleeding disorder don’t take high doses of ginger.