A warming, settling herb. A recognised daily diet constituent in a variety of different foodstuffs. Well liked and relied on for lots of reasons. HABITAT AND CULTIVATIONA native of tropical Asia but now widely grown throughout the tropics, Ginger is cultivated from division of the rootstock. It flourishes in fertile soils and needs a good rainfall. The roots are dug up when the plant is 10 months old, washed, soaked and sometimes boiled and peeled. CONSTITUENTSVolatile oil 1-3% – zingiberene 20-30%; oleoresin 4-7.5% – gingerols, shogaols (mainly when dried). CAUTIONSDO NOT TAKE DURING PREGNANCY OR LACTATION. PARTS USED: Root (rhizome) – fresh or dried. DOSAGE: 1 or 2 capsules twice daily swallowed with water. Pure-fil. Additive free. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
