GINGER Zingiber officinale . Zingiberaceae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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  Ginger Cake mmmmm!
Try growing some yourself, ginger not cake!
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial  
Appearance Long reed-like leaves.
Height 3 ft/1m
Growing Position Only indoors or outdoors at the height of the summer.
Fertiliser Leaf Mould
Propagation & soil Light well drained humus-rich soil.
Spring Plant a shop bought bulb that has a green bud in a large wide pot. Place in a sunny south window, water well, do not allow to dry out.
Summer Can be placed outside for the summer
Autumn Bring indoors at the end of August.
Winter  
Use Bulb
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Tonic, digestion, colds, hot flashes, morning and travel sickness, nausea and nerves.
Storage Use fresh or preserved candied.
Specific Use
  • Do not eat in large quantities.
  • Eat candied ginger or drink cordial for travel sickness
  • Add to oriental style dishes
  • Add to cakes
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Tea:
Take one quarter teaspoon of ginger powder to half a pint of hot water. Add honey or molasses or lemon to taste.
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