Monday, January 10, 2011

Ginger



Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3-4 foot high with thick spreadily tuberous rhizome. Every year, it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear shaped leaves as well as white or yellow flowers growing directly from the root.

Ginger properties : analgesic, antidepressant, anti-emetic, antiseptic, antiscorbutic, aperitif, aphrodisiac,carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic