Zingiber officinale
Description: Ginger grows underground in tuberous joints. Its stem is green which grows up to 3 feet tall. Its flowers are usually yellow or purple.
Habitat: Said to be a native of Asia. Cultivated in West Indies, Jamaica, Africa.
Part Used: Root
Uses: Medical research has shown that ginger root is an effective treatment for nausea caused by motion sickness or other illness. Chinese women traditionally eat ginger root during pregnancy to combat morning sickness.
Ginger has also been commonly used to treat inflammation. It may also have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties,
making it effective in treating Heart disease.
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped ginger rootABC7Chicago.com, USA - Aug 25, 20082. In a blender jar, combine all ingredients except chicken; cover and blend until mixture is smooth. 3. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; ... |
Chow Bella: Willo? Weep For Me.Phoenix New Times, AZ - Aug 28, 2008Some of my favorite after-dinner stories include the time I asked a Willo clerk if the store carried ginger root, and he made a hacking sound in the back of ... |
Pad Thai Done RightWashington Post, United States - Sep 4, 2008There's yum ped yang, a roast duck salad with generous chunks of meat tossed with fresh mint, ginger, onions, roast chilies and a fiery lime dressing. ... |
Globe and Mail UpdateGlobe and Mail, Canada - Aug 26, 2008How to eat it Canadian wild ginger has a much more subtle, earthy flavour than tropical ginger. Use fresh, cleaned and scraped ginger root in hot or iced ... |
... Go to the ArticleCancerWise - 4 hours agoCurcumin is a substance that comes from the root-bearing Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. Curcumin is an ingredient in turmeric, ... |
Mulch cover use depends on season, plantsThe Salem News, MA - Sep 2, 2008Q: I have had a European Ginger plant for many years at one end of my herb garden. For the last two years the plant has started the season with beautiful, ... |
β’ Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng)Sudbury Star, Canada - Sep 3, 2008A dry marinade along with Szechuan spice, ginger, Chinese Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry may be used on most meats. Powders are used in teas, sweet desserts, ... |
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