The Healing Powers of Ginger

[RobynG]

I've been sipping hot ginger tea several times a day for the past few months. It is very soothing and helps all sorts of malodies including insomnia, digestive problems, nausea, morning sickness, post chemo nausea, stomach flu, gas, menstrual cramps, headaches, diverticulitis, colitis, hot flushes, colds, sore throats ....the list goes on. It has been proven that it is more efficient than a leading motion sickness drug and it encourages the gall bladder to release bile.

The reason I started it was for a very sore throat. It is so delicious and left me feeling so relaxed and soothed that I continued drinking it. Now the whole family is swigging ginger chai...and demanding it every night befor bed.

This is my adaptation...

Peel fresh ginger root and slice several pieces (4-5 slices )into a mug with a vegetable peeler.
Pour hot water into the cup and let it steep for a while.
Add honey for taste (sometimes we like it sweet but often after a meal its better less sweet. Its excellent for cleansing the palate)
Then add lemon juice. If using the squeeze bottle concentrate, I use 2-3 good squeezes in each cup.
This is also delicious chilled as an iced tea which you can add a tea bag to. I've tried mine with rooibos tea which is so healthy.

We find its wonderful after a heavy meal and it definitely aids digestion. It also smells amazing!
Another use is as an anti-inflammatory, layered over inflamed area or steeped in a container of boiling water, covered for 10 mins and then adding it to your bath.

Ginger contains calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, VitA,B Complex and C, amongst other good things. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger for more info.

[Camille]

Oh Barb, I would love it if you come to NY just to torment meet Dabsie! I'd also like it if you could bring Narb and Varb along! Now that would be a trick and a treat! : )

[Camille]

Wild Cherry it is possible! I live close enough to NYC to take a train out!

[WildCherry]

I'm there Dabs! Barb, U coming?

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Aaaack ... now I am the one in torment! I'll certainly be pondering upon it!

[RobynG]

Mary, I don't know about the sushi but the fresh sliced ginger tea ...yum. Fresh ginger makes such a difference compared to the powdered form.

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

About to go to Shoji's restaurant for the first time, in honor of Rokin' Jim in Chicago's 43rd birthdayyyyy

... well, it's the first time for me. Cliff has been before, and so has SuZen.

Any suggestions? (besides taking photos :)

[Camille]

Oh yes, Barb...try the FUBU...!

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Will save that suggestion for next time, Dabs ... I had shark and it was really yummy :)

Here's a flaming volcano made of onion rings, and sake, which was very tasty, too!

[Camille]

LOL! Barbs, sorry! I meant stay away from the FUGU! : )

[Camille]

Glad it was shark and not FUGU! Looks tempting...seriously, I love sushi but only in small quantities and it MUST be with pickled ginger and green mustard! YUM

[Jules]

I don't know...it all seems pretty fishy to me