Amount: 2oz / 57g What it is: Processed Black Ginger is made by stir-frying dried ginger until the surface is slightly blackened. The resulting product is bitter, astringent, and warming to the interior of the body and is used in the practice of Chinese Medicine to warm the interior channels and stop uterine bleeding in cases of deficiency and cold. Which concerns is it good for? ✔ uterine bleeding (w/low back pain and coldness in the lower abdomen)✔ post-partum hemorrhage (w/ fatigue, low energy, and cold limbs)✔ other forms of chronic bleeding with other deficiency cold signs presenting✔ gently warming cold limbs, fingers, and toes Key benefits: - addresses uterine bleeding from deficiency cold patterns- warms the interior of the body (affecting mainly digestion and metabolism)- warms the extremities Traditional Chinese medicine benefits: - warms the middle jiao- restores depleted yang- warms the channels and stops bleeding What else you need to know: This is a warming herb and appropriate for use when the body needs to be warmed up and activated... if you are already running warm/hot, this product is not for you! Suggested usage: Given its deep, earthy flavor, it is a versatile ingredient used in Asian cuisine (stir-frys, soups, sauces etc...). You could also make a traditional decoction in water by simmer 1 tsp of this herb in 16oz. of water for 20-60 minutes. Cover the pot during this process to retain more of the volatile constiuents in the liquid (for their medicinal effect). 5-10 grams is the suggested dosage, but how much you use will vary on how much warming influence you want to add to your body at any given time... Ingredients: Processed Black Ginger premium raw herb
