Name: Ginger Latin name: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae Parts Used: Rhizome Taste: Spicy Energetics: Warming Key actions: Carminative, inflammation modulator, circulatory stimulant Precautions/Contraindications: Use caution with gallstones. Increases absorption of all drugs. Ginger is a wonderful herb to support the digestive system. She aids in strengthening, enlivening, and soothing the digestive system. Ginger increases peripheral circulation and supports the body’s natural response to inflammation.*
