Preparation and amount: Infusion: Steep 5-15 min. Take 1fluid oz. at a time. Decoction: Simmer 5-15 min. Take 2 oz. 3 times daily. Tincture: Take 15-60 drops 3 times daily. Fluid extract: Take 5-20 drops 3 times daily. Syrup: Take 1/2 - 1 tsp. 3 times daily. Powder: Take 2-4 #0 capsules (10-20 grains) 3 times daily. Take every 2 hours for nausea and vomiting.
Purposes: Internally, ginger promotes cleansing of the system through perspiration. Taken hot, the tea is good for suppressed menstruation and scanty urine. It brings heat into the system and stimulates digestion. Taken in frequent doses. It will raise body temperature. It is without a peer among herbs dealing with sea sickness, air sickness, and every other kind of motion sickness. It is helpful in reducing flatulent colic: and, when taken with laxative herbs. It makes their effect milder. It fights inflammation, cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulates circulation. Take it at the onset of a cold, to ease the effects of the usual symptoms. It is used for contagious diseases, coughs, cramps, indigestion, gas, headache, colon spasms, morning sickness, nausea, sinus congestion, and stomach spasms. It is a strong antioxidant and germ killer for sores and wounds. To stimulate the flow of saliva and soothe a sore throat, chew the rootstock as is. It protects the liver and stomach, and is useful for bowel disorders, arthritis, fever, hot flashes, indigestion, muscle pain and vomiting.
Externally, ginger is used as a fomentation in cases of mumps.
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