Ginger Root
Elements Of Health
Herb | Ginger |
Parts Used | Roots and rhizomes |
Chemical and Nutrient Content | Bisabolene, borneal, borneol, camphene, choline, cineol, citral, ginerol, inositol, volatile oils, PABA, phellandrene, acrid resin, sequiterpene, vitamins B₅₁, B₅₁, and B₉₁ zingerone, and zingiberene. |
Actions and Uses | A spicy herb used for colitis, diverticulosis, nausea, gas, indigestion, paralysis of the tongue, morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps. Cleanses the colon, stimulates circulation, and reduces spasms and cramps. |
Excerpt | All of the above was taken from an excerpt from Prescription For Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, M.D. – Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C. - $11.75. page 53. |
