A root to explore
Ginger Root. Some love some don't. But it's definitely a root to learn more about.
During our HEAL.th and WELL.ness class on respiratory health, we shared freshly-pressed ginger with everyone that attended and it was done intentionally.
Ginger brings heat to systems in the body that have cold and stagnant energy. It encourages circulation, reduces pain and contains anti-inflammatory properties. That root is some powerful food!. And it helps to thin mucus and assist with coughs.
But let me share a few more tidbits about the firey goodness called ginger root.
•Applied topically in grated or juice form, even as an essential oil, it can be applied to painful joints to help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
•Cramps related to your monthly cleansing cycle? You can try it a few ways: as a decotion (2 tbsp [or 2-4 ginger knobs] of root: 8oz of gently boiled water then simmered for at least 15-20 mins) consumed as a tea or soaked up in a towel and applied over the abdomen for about 20 mins along with a heating pad.
•Headache? Try adding a strong decotion of fresh root or powder to a foottub, filling it with at least a gallon of hot water and soaking your feet for at least 30 mins.
•Cold hands or feet? Try drinking a few cups of ginger tea. It increases peripheral circulation.
•Issues with nausea, vomiting due to quesy stomach, motion sickness, morning sickness = 🫚
•Ginger also has antiviral properties which help with stimulating macrophage activity, preventing viruses from attaching to cell walls.
Now the 5 million dollar question. Which is the best way to connect with this herb?
Freshly prepared is best BUT if that's not possible, dried, powdered or even the oil will work. The goal is just to give it a try and when you do, let me know!