Ginger

Current Uses

The closest thing to a pancea in most of the world's traditional medicines, including Ayurveda and TCM. Also a popular culinary spice, particularly popular in Asian cuisines. The rhizome is used fresh as well as dried to make ginger powder.

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Precautions

Ayurvedic Character

Heating

Substitutions

Galangal

History

Popular the world over as both a healing plant and as a flavoring with a versatile and robust flavor. Used in a multitude of sweet and savory preparations, from candy to curry.

Footnotes

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