spices

Ginger

Effects:

• relieves cold symptoms (shivers, sneezing, tender skin);
• warms body up;
• opens skin pores;
• stops runny nose;
• stimulates digestion;

Acid-Alkaline: ;

Usable parts: roots;

Use:

• cut or grate ginger root into tea;
• use in food;
• 2-4 g in day, max 30 g in week;

Contraindications: high fever; long lasting fever; hot symptoms like blushing face; use carefully during pregnancy;

Character: warm;

Taste: spicy;

Organs Affected: pancreas (spleen), lungs, stomach;

Explanation: