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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Pungent, fragrant rhizome with a warm, lemony flavour, a tonic and digestive valued against nausea and for stimulating the body.

Ginger

Benefits

  • Aids digestion and eases nausea
  • General tonic and stimulant: fights fatigue
  • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action (gingerols)
  • Warming: supports the body in case of chills
  • Promotes blood circulation

! Contraindications

  • Caution with anticoagulants (blood-thinning effect)
  • At high doses, may irritate the stomach (reflux, heartburn)
  • Not recommended at high doses during pregnancy
  • Caution in case of gallstones
  • May interact with diabetes and blood-pressure treatments

This information is provided for guidance only and is not a substitute for medical advice. In case of doubt, ongoing treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

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