What does it help with
- Nausea, seasickness, morning sickness
- Joint pain and muscles
- Inflammation and fever
- Blood circulation support
Active compounds
Gingerols, shogaols, zingeron, essential oils, vitamin C.
Gingerols inhibit the COX-2 enzyme — the same mechanism as ibuprofen.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodyear-round
Plant partsroot
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsulesSpiceSyrup
Pro tip: Fresh ginger is stronger than dried — grate it directly into tea or food.
Recipes
1 Ginger tea ▾
2 cm fresh ginger nastrouhej, pour 300 ml water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink with honey.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
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