Ginger
Fresh or dried, ginger is Ayurveda’s “universal medicine” for the digestive fire: it warms the stomach, eases nausea and wind, and clears the chest in colds and coughs.
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- ଅଦା (Ada) · Shunthi (dry) · Ardraka (fresh)
- Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
- Family: Zingiberaceae
Key benefits
- Kindles the digestive fire (agni)
- Relieves nausea, wind and bloating
- Warming; used for cold, cough and a sore throat
- Anti-inflammatory; used for joint pain
- Improves appetite and the absorption of medicines
Commonly used for
- Indigestion, gas and bloating
- Nausea and travel sickness
- Cold, cough and congestion
- Loss of appetite
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Period pain, traditionally
How it is used
- Fresh ginger in food and tea
- Dry ginger powder (shunthi) with honey or warm water
- A decoction with tulsi and pepper for a cough
- In classical formulations such as Trikatu
- In small amounts if prone to acidity, as advised
Related care at the clinic
- Chronic and old diseases
A word before you take any herb
This page describes traditional uses in general terms. It is not a prescription: the right herb, its dose and its form depend on the person, and some herbs should be avoided in pregnancy, in children or alongside other medicines. Please consult the doctor before taking any herb.
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