Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have utilized ginger for over two centuries primarily for illness related to the gastrointestinal tract and inflammatory joint conditions. Ginger is frequently added to other herbal compounds to aid in digestion and increase the action of other herbs. Ginger is an anti-spasmodic and alleviates nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. This herb has also demonstrated positive effects on blood circulation.
Sore throats respond to ginger when used as a gargle.
Ginger is available as fresh or frozen root, tinctures, capsules, tablets or prepared tea. To create an infusion pour one cup of boiling water onto one teaspoonful of the fresh root and let steep for five minutes. Two to three cups can be taken daily. There are two forms of tincture, one weaker than the other. When taking the weaker strength tincture 1.3-3ml, three times a day is common.