Ginger Root Herb Description, Properties, Uses
Ginger Root (Zingiberis rhizoma)
- Antiemetic- preventing vomiting (GCE)
- Positively inotropic- effecting force of muscle contraction (GCE)
- Promotes secretion of saliva & gastric juices (GCE)
- Cholagogue - Stimulates bile flow from the gallbladder into the duodenum (first portion of the small intestine) (GCE)
Contraindications: With gallstones, use only after consultation with a physician (GCE)
NOTE: an ingredient in A-CAM's Cleansing Tea Blend
The abbreviation (GCE) above indicates information from the German Commision E Monographs.
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