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Ginger
Zingiber Officinale, also known as ginger, is a root with a peppery, spicy flavor that is available in fresh root form, ground, crystallized and candied. Ginger is a creeping perennial that is indigenous to tropical Asia and other tropical areas like Jamaica. Today, it is cultivated in the U.S., India and China. When people speak of ginger, they generally refer to the fresh or dried, whole or powdered rhizome of the plant itself. Ginger is in the same family as Turmeric.
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Ginger is a tuber that is consumed whole as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
Ginger cultivation began in Asia and has since spread to West Africa and the Caribbean. It is sometimes called root ginger to distinguish it from other things that share the name ginger.
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Heath Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger is used as a traditional medicine to fight inflammation, cleanse the colon, reduce cramps and spasms and to help stimulate circulation. It is also a powerful antioxidant and an effective antimicrobial agent for treating sores and wounds. Ginger is also used to help protect the stomach and liver, and to treat bowel disorders, circulatory problems, arthritis, fever, headache, hot flashes, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. Ginger is a popular alternative to motion sickness drugs and is very popular amongst pregnant women in dealing with morning sickness. Ginger Root (Jamaican) Capsules
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Ginger Root (Jamaican)Ginger Root has been used as a traditional remedy for upset stomach, morning sickness, bowel disorders, circulatory problems, fever, hot flashes, motion sickness, nausea, flus, colds, coughs, vertigo, and an aid to digestion. It is one of the most versatile herbal remedies known.
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Pickled Ginger
Pickled Ginger is a wonderful condement for sushi and other dishes.
Pickled Ginger Recipe
Makes Approximtely 1 Quart
Ingredients:- 3 lbs. of fresh ginger root
- 1 tbs of sea salt
- 4 tbs of whey, if whey is not available use 1 extra tbs of sea salt
- 1 cup of purified water
Directions
After peeling the ginger, slice it very thinly. Then place in a large bowl and pound lightly with a wooden pounder to release the juices. Put the ginger into a wide mouthed mason jar and press it down lightly. Mix the water, salt and whey together then pour into the jar. Add more water if necessary to cover the ginger. The top of the ginger should be at least 1 inch below the top of the jar. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for about 3 days before moving to the refrigerator or cellar.
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- Cinetech Cinetech Oct 17, 2009 @ 10:19 am
- Very nice lens Jeff! It goes well with my ginger lens. Rated and lensrolled!
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- fotolady49 fotolady49 Mar 28, 2009 @ 3:43 pm
- Yes - I've been liking it more and more, and it is so good for you! I am aware of the many health benefits of ginger, and also learned a few new things on this informative and interesting blog.
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- CounselMom CounselMom Mar 23, 2009 @ 10:08 am
- Crystallized ginger is great to nibble on for morning sickness symptoms!
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- Utsahan Utsahan Jan 30, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
- Ginger is great! It also prevents and relieves nausea and motion sickness. Good lense about a great root. *****
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- Robyn_Abbatiello Robyn_Abbatiello Sep 20, 2008 @ 9:34 pm
- Well done! My husband loves it!
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