Ginger as a therapeutic agent.

Ginger root has been used in medicine and the culinary arts for ages. It is originally from asia but it grows extremely well in the tropics like Puerto Rico. It has a yellowish exterior and a faded yellow interior. It has a pungent flavor which gives it's characteristic spicy flavor ones it enters our throat. In herbal medicine, I usually use it for upset stomach, gastritis, nausea and throat infections. It is very good when mixed with Echinacea and Goldenseal in helping your body fight of the common cold. Many times it has saved me from actually getting a cold. It has also helped me stay up at night when taken in candy form (due to its spicy flavor.). Ginger can be safely used during all life's cycles but it is best to not over use it during pregnancy. Picky eaters can take ginger ("hidden") in foods or drinks to stimulate appetite. The best form to take ginger is either by Infusion (Tea) or by Liquid Extract (Glycerin based). I don't recommend taking Ginger in pill form for the common cold, best in FRESH prepared infusion specially for an upset stomach mixed with your favorite Seed based milk. I hope you benefit from ginger the way I have. Much blessing to you and your family. Namaste!