Ardraka / Shunthi (Ginger / Dry Ginger)
Ginger (Ginger / Dry Ginger)
Zingiber officinale
Called vishwabhesaj, the universal medicine, for good reason.
Ginger plant · Herb · Parts: Rhizome (root)
- Taste (rasa)
- Pungent, sweet
- Energy (virya)
- Heating
- Balances
- Vata, Kapha
What it is used for
Benefits
- Well-evidenced for nausea, including motion and pregnancy sickness
- Kindles digestive fire and relieves bloating
- Warming support during colds and damp weather
How much
Dosage
Up to 1 g dried powder or 3 g fresh root daily, split across doses.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Appetiser slice
Thin slice of fresh ginger with a pinch of rock salt and a squeeze of lime.
15 minutes before a meal
Ginger decoction
Simmer 1 tsp grated root in 2 cups water for 10 minutes; strain.
After meals, or through the day when unwell
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Precautions
- Reduce with active gastritis, ulcers or reflux
- High doses may interact with blood thinners
- Keep under 1 g/day in pregnancy
Where this comes from
Sources
Where to buy
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