*purchased organic herb*

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)

Taste: Aromatic, Spicy, Pungent

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Stimulating

Actions: Carminative, Diaphoretic, Cardiotonic, Antitussive, Expectorant, Inflammation Modulating, Antimicrobial, Spasmolytic, Diuretic, Antiemetic, Analgesic,

Affinities: Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Female Reproductive System, Musculoskeletal System, Immune System

Preparations: Infusion, Tincture, Poultice

Contraindications: large doses are contraindicated in pregnancy,

Herb-Drug Interaction: Those taking blood-thinning medication should be cautious as ginger may increase the risk of bleeding. Those taking diabetes or blood pressure medication should be monitored as ginger can act to decrease blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels.