About this episode

Tara Ruth discusses the benefits and contraindications of ginger as an herbal remedy.

Ginger ( Zingiber officiniale ) is far more than a spicy addition to your meals. This beloved plant has been used for centuries across the world as a powerful herbal remedy. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of ginger? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of ginger. And after learning these 3 benefits of ginger you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/

People in this episode

Host: Tara Ruth

Topics covered

• ginger
• herbal remedies
• health benefits
• contraindications
• nutrition

Keywords

• ginger
• herbal medicine
• health benefits
• natural remedies
• nutrition

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Organizations: LearningHerbs.com

Products: Ginger

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