│ NATURE: 
Warming │
│ TASTE: Spicy, pungent │
│ BEST FOR: Digestion, colds, circulation, nausea │
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WHEN TO USE: │
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│ • First sign of a cold or sore throat │
│ • Cold hands and feet, poor circulation │
│ • After heavy or rich meals (aids digestion) │
│ • Nausea – motion sickness, morning sickness, upset stomach│
│ • Feeling chilled or damp (cold, rainy weather) │
│ • Muscle aches and stiffness │
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HOW TO USE: │
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│ • Fresh ginger root: │
│ – Grate into hot water for tea (simmer 5–10 minutes) │
│ – Add to stir‑fries, soups, curries, marinades │
│ – Juice with carrots and apple for a warming drink │
│ • Dried ginger powder: │
│ – Sprinkle into oatmeal, baked goods, smoothies │
│ – Mix with warm milk and honey before bed │
│ • Pickled ginger (gari): │
│ – Eat a few slices between sushi bites (aids digestion) │
│ • Ginger compress: │
│ – Steep sliced ginger in hot water, soak cloth, apply │
│ to sore joints or muscles │
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR: │
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│ • Fresh ginger: Firm, smooth skin, no wrinkles or mold. │
│ Snaps easily when broken. Store in fridge or freezer. │
│ • Dried ginger powder: Look for pure ginger, no additives.│
│ Store in cool, dark place. │
│ • Young ginger (spring): Milder, less fibrous – great │
│ for tea and pickling. │
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SIMPLE IDEA: │
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│ Grate 1 teaspoon fresh ginger into a mug. │
│ Pour boiling water over it. Cover and steep 5–10 minutes. │
│ Strain, add honey and lemon if desired. Sip slowly. │
│ Feel the warmth spread from your stomach outward. │
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TCM TIP: │
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│ Ginger is considered a “warming” food that expels cold │
│ from the body. It targets the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung │
│ meridians. In TCM, fresh ginger is slightly warmer and │
│ more dispersing; dried ginger is hotter and more focused │
│ on warming the interior. │
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CAUTION: │
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│ • If you tend to feel overheated, have red cheeks, │
│ or suffer from heartburn, use ginger in moderation. │
│ • Avoid large amounts if you have a fever with high heat. │
│ • Consult your practitioner if you are on blood thinners │
│ or have gallstones. │
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