Ginger

Ginger is a well known anti-nausea agent. It has been shown to be highly effective for nausea from motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and after major surgery. For best results take about one teaspoon of fresh ginger (or 1000 mg dry ginger) three hours before the anticipated nausea-producing event. Also recommended is Ginger Tea.

Ginger has also long been recognized as an excellent respiratory remedy, useful against colds, flu, and bronchitis. Its anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic, and antihistaminic effects are well established, and its cough-suppressant value rivals that of codeine. Use ginger tea for a sore throat and cold.

Ginger Tea

Add a half teaspoon of grated fresh ginger to 8 oz. of boiling water, cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. (The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea.) Strain and add honey or maple syrup to taste.

Sakara's Ginger Tea

Take a ginger root (available in the produce department of most grocery stores) and peel an inch to 2 inch section of it. You will see the cream-colored ginger beneath the dark outer-peel. Slice this section into small slices or wedges and place in the bottom of a 1-quart glass jar. (I recycle a mayonnaise jar for this purpose). Pour boiling water almost to the top then screw the lid on the jar. Let steep for 10 minutes. Pour the tea through a strainer into a teapot. Makes about 4 cups tea.

Good health to you,
Sakara
(Try hot gingerbread with lemon hard sauce...incredible.)

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