Ginger

BOTANICAL NAME: Zingiber officinale

COMMON NAME/S: Ginger, African ginger, ginger root

FAMILY: Zingiberaceae

PART/S USED: Root

MEDICINAL USE/S:

As a stimulant of the peripheral circulation; promotes perspiration; as a carminative it promotes gastric secretion.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use if you have gallstones or for morning sickness during pregnancy. Not recommended for patients taking blood-thinning drugs or who have increased risk of haemorrhage.

REFERENCES:
Hoffman, D. 1983, Holistic Herbal – A safe and practical guide to making and using herbal remedies, Thorsons, London
Wynn, S. 2007, “Veterinary Herbal Medicine”, Mosby Inc, Missouri