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Ginger
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Ginger
Medicinal Plants of the Climatron®

Banyan
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Zingiberaceae, the ginger family
Native to Southeast Asia

Ginger is an important ingredient in Asian cooking. It can be a spice, a beverage,  a vegetable, and even a candy. Ginger tea is used to treat colds and nausea. Human studies show that ginger relieves motion sickness and morning sickness. There is no real dividing line between foods and medicinal plants. A food, like ginger, can also be a useful medicine.

In India, ginger is used in special foods for pregnant and nursing women.


Disclaimer: This information is intended as an introduction to medicinal plants of the Climatron®. It is for educational purposes only. The Missouri Botanical Garden makes no claims to the medicinal effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies.