Tuesday, September 28, 2010

What's Blooming Now - Ginger 09/28/10




I don't know the specific name of this ginger. I bought it years ago, long before I started writing down the names of my plants.
The roots of all gingers are edible. The leaves can be used to wrap other foods while baking, and the flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. They are sometimes used to make gingerbread and ginger snaps.
Ginger tea can be taken to promote circulation of the blood, expel gas, and treat respiratory problems, voice problems, nausea, and motion sickness. It is also a strong antioxidant.


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