WARMING CIRCULATION – DIGESTIVE FIRE – IMMUNE DECONGESTANT
Ginger carries a warming, outward-moving energy to invigorate the blood, lungs and stomach while gently drying excess dampness. It can push cold congestion out of the body —clearing mucus from the chest and supporting colds and flu clearance. It is warming to the circulation so suits the person with cold hands and feet, Reynaud’s, chilblains or arthritis that flares us in cold weather.
Traditional uses:
Digestive system – stimulates appetite, enhances digestive secretions, relieves nausea, bloating, gas and indigestion, and supports the breakdown of food.
Circulation – increases blood flow, warms the extremities and supports those with cold hands, feet or poor peripheral circulation.
Respiratory – warming expectorant that clears mucus, eases coughs, colds and chest congestion, particularly where cold and damp are present.
Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation in joints, muscles and tissues, supporting conditions such as arthritis and stiffness.
Menstrual support – eases cramping and discomfort by improving circulation and reducing stagnation.
Immune support – promotes gentle sweating in early stages of colds and flu, helping the body release pathogens while strengthening resilience.
As a tincture … Take 1-3 ml daily or 5-15ml weekly. (1:2 root contains 90% alcohol). Always dilute.
As a glycerate extract (alcohol free)…Take 1–3 ml per day or 5-15 ml per week (1:2 root with 0% alcohol). Always dilute.
As a dried tea... half a teaspoon per cup of boiled water, Infuse for 10 minutes. Add honey for sweetness.
Most like:
Turmeric – both are warming and anti-inflammatory, though turmeric is more deeply restorative and liver-focused, while ginger is more immediate, stimulating and circulatory.
Cinnamon – shares a warming, circulatory action; cinnamon is sweeter and more tonifying to blood sugar and heart, while ginger is more dispersing and digestive.
Cardamom – aromatic and digestive like ginger, though gentler, more cooling and soothing to the stomach.
Black Pepper – strongly warming and stimulating, enhancing circulation and digestion, though sharper and more intense than ginger.
Garlic – warming, antimicrobial and circulatory, with a stronger focus on immune defence and infection.
Caution:
Use with care in individuals with excess heat or inflammatory conditions.
Caution with anticoagulant medications due to mild blood-thinning effects.
Large doses should be avoided in pregnancy.
May aggravate reflux or sensitivity in some individuals.
WARMING CIRCULATION – DIGESTIVE FIRE – IMMUNE DECONGESTANT
Ginger carries a warming, outward-moving energy to invigorate the blood, lungs and stomach while gently drying excess dampness. It can push cold congestion out of the body —clearing mucus from the chest and supporting colds and flu clearance. It is warming to the circulation so suits the person with cold hands and feet, Reynaud’s, chilblains or arthritis that flares us in cold weather.
Traditional uses:
Digestive system – stimulates appetite, enhances digestive secretions, relieves nausea, bloating, gas and indigestion, and supports the breakdown of food.
Circulation – increases blood flow, warms the extremities and supports those with cold hands, feet or poor peripheral circulation.
Respiratory – warming expectorant that clears mucus, eases coughs, colds and chest congestion, particularly where cold and damp are present.
Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation in joints, muscles and tissues, supporting conditions such as arthritis and stiffness.
Menstrual support – eases cramping and discomfort by improving circulation and reducing stagnation.
Immune support – promotes gentle sweating in early stages of colds and flu, helping the body release pathogens while strengthening resilience.
As a tincture … Take 1-3 ml daily or 5-15ml weekly. (1:2 root contains 90% alcohol). Always dilute.
As a glycerate extract (alcohol free)…Take 1–3 ml per day or 5-15 ml per week (1:2 root with 0% alcohol). Always dilute.
As a dried tea... half a teaspoon per cup of boiled water, Infuse for 10 minutes. Add honey for sweetness.
Most like:
Turmeric – both are warming and anti-inflammatory, though turmeric is more deeply restorative and liver-focused, while ginger is more immediate, stimulating and circulatory.
Cinnamon – shares a warming, circulatory action; cinnamon is sweeter and more tonifying to blood sugar and heart, while ginger is more dispersing and digestive.
Cardamom – aromatic and digestive like ginger, though gentler, more cooling and soothing to the stomach.
Black Pepper – strongly warming and stimulating, enhancing circulation and digestion, though sharper and more intense than ginger.
Garlic – warming, antimicrobial and circulatory, with a stronger focus on immune defence and infection.
Caution:
Use with care in individuals with excess heat or inflammatory conditions.
Caution with anticoagulant medications due to mild blood-thinning effects.
Large doses should be avoided in pregnancy.
May aggravate reflux or sensitivity in some individuals.