Ginger is a milder stimulant than Cayenne. It goes from the capillaries, through the venous structure, to the heart and back again. It is more diffusive than Cayenne.

Ginger tea is commonly used for indigestion, cramps, and nausea. One ounce of the fresh root is grated into a pint of boiling water. You can add honey and lemon to this to make quite a nice drink; this also helps break up colds and flu (Tie:70). Ginger can be infused in yogurt to make an excellent remedy for indigestion which is also antibacterial while stimulation the growth of good bacteria in the intestines (Rose:Herbal:77). You can chew a little of the root to stimulate the salivary glands and improve digestion by preventing fermentation and the formation of gas.

Ginger root is also said to be good for relieving nausea, especially when related to flu or to pregnancy. Some researchers claim that scientific tests have vindicated this old folk use of Ginger. Volunteers prone to motion sickness tested the effects of powdered Ginger root capsules, Dramamine and a placebo while being spun around in a rotating chair for six minutes. Half of those taking Ginger root could stand the full six minutes of spinning; none of the Dramamine or placebo volunteers could stand the full time. The Ginger seems to work in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent nausea; one or two capsules every few hours should help.

Ginger tea is often given in cases of colds and flu. It will produce perspiration and increase circulation, thus helping to speed the removal of toxins from the body. A favorite treatment in colds, flu and bronchitis is the Ginger bath.

A perennial root, which creeps and increases underground in tubular joints. It sends up from its roots, in the spring, a green reed-like stalk with narrow lanceolate leaves about 2 feet high, which die down annually. The flowering stalk rises directly from the root, ending in an oblong scallop spike. From each spike a white or yellow blossom grows. It is indigenous to tropical Asia and cultivated in tropical areas.

The rhizome is historically used fresh, dried, pickled, and preserved. A popular flavor for desserts, drinks, and other dishes. The shoots leaves, and flowers, are eaten raw or cooked. It is a adjuvant, appetizer, carminative, diaphoretic, siaiogogue, and stimulant. Crystallized or infused ginger suppresses nausea. Steam inhalation treats colds, lung infections. Ginger tea historically used for circulation, eases indigestion and flatulence, reduces fever, cleanses system through perspiration. The fresh, chopped pieces or the powdered root, added to a bath, helps relieve sore muscles or pain. Add oil to a massage blend to relieve muscular pain, rheumatism and fatigue.