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.