Curcuma longa Family: Zingiberaceae
Uses:
Caution: None
Dosage: 1-2 tsp infusion or decoction in 1C boiling water or 1oz dried root for 1 pint of water prepared as infustion;
Personal Experience: The powdered root has a strong orange color that can stain. I put powdered in my tea and it stained my temporary crowns-regular teeth it does not stain.
Parts Used: Rhizome
Range: Native to southeast Asia, ginger grows in tropical climates, in USDA zones 8 and above
Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes hot, humid areas and rich fertile soil, sun to partial shade. Avoid water logging.
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Sources:
The Way Of Herbs, Michael Tierra p200
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