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Tuesday, 29 January 2013

GINGER Zingiber officinales

The oil is produced by extraction of the dried root. Grown in Africa, Florida, India, Japan and West Indies.
This herb has been used traditionally in cooking and medicine in ancient Egypt, Greece, Italy, China, India and Japan.
It was used for tummy upsets and digestive disorders and its warming effects help bring down a fever.
It boosts circulation, relieves stomach ache, tight muscles, back pain, rheumatism, menstrual pain, stiffness and exhaustion. It also relieves a tight chesty cough. Its astringent and antiseptic power make it a great way to warm and freshen tired feet.

USES AT HOME: Massages, baths, inhalation, poultices.
It can be inhaled from a tissue to clear the head and energise the body. Used in poultcies for stiff muscles, tummy ache or a cough.
It is particularly effective in cold weather for baths and massages, due to its warming effect.

WARNING: Ginger is very potent - never apply undiluted to skin. Use in moderation for baths and massages.



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