Mombies Ginger Monograph

Zingiber officinale
Zingiber officinale

Ginger seems to be the go-to for everrrrrythang! 

(Zingiber officinale), herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia

Alternate titles: Canton ginger, Zingiber officinale, common ginger, true ginger

(Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/plant/ginger)

Attributes:

  • Drying
  • Hot
  • Pungent

Uses:

  • Stomach & GI issues
  • Headaches
  • Bruising
  • Nausea
  • Flavoring
  • menstrual cramping

Is safe during pregnancy, postpartum, and nursing

Caution: Can thin blood in very high doses