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The Plant Behind the Oil: Ginger

This remarkable rhizome has proved its value over thousands of years and firmly established itself in the cuisines and healing traditions of cultures across the globe.
Katherine Grames

by Katherine Grames

The Plant Behind the Oil: Ginger

Ayurveda reveres ginger so highly it is referred to as the 'universal medicine.' Hot, spicy, and delicious, ginger is a versatile herb with many healing gifts…It has been used for centuries and is still one of the most popular herbs of our time.  ~  Rosalee de la Forêt  (Alchemy of Herbs, 2017; Ginger Monograph, 2019)

Whether a spiced holiday cookie, a chill Moscow mule, or a warming tea with honey to soothe a sore throat or an upset stomach, ginger is a common aromatic that many people recognize. This remarkable rhizome has proved its value over thousands of years and firmly established itself in the cuisines and healing traditions of cultures across the globe.

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