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Glossary
Ginger Root
Ginger is not only a spice, it is a dietary supplement that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and Raynaud's disease.
For thousands of years Asian civilizations have used ginger medicinally as well as in cooking. It’s said to aid in the remedies of ailments from motion sickness to athletes foot. Its anti-inflammatory properties can lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and many women claim ginger tea helps rid them of menstrual cramps. So, what is this wonder root called ginger?
Actually, ginger root is not really a root at all, but a rhizome or underground stem. It’s harvested nearly year-round. Ginger’s earlier harvests--about five months after planting--are used to process products like ginger syrup and candied ginger. Later harvests are sold as fresh ginger. The longer the ginger remains underground before harvest, the hotter and spicier it gets--and the better it is for use in homeopathic remedies
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For thousands of years Asian civilizations have used ginger medicinally as well as in cooking. It’s said to aid in the remedies of ailments from motion sickness to athletes foot. Its anti-inflammatory properties can lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and many women claim ginger tea helps rid them of menstrual cramps. So, what is this wonder root called ginger?
Actually, ginger root is not really a root at all, but a rhizome or underground stem. It’s harvested nearly year-round. Ginger’s earlier harvests--about five months after planting--are used to process products like ginger syrup and candied ginger. Later harvests are sold as fresh ginger. The longer the ginger remains underground before harvest, the hotter and spicier it gets--and the better it is for use in homeopathic remedies
.
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