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Chiang
 One reference guide calls Ginger "one of the most widely used herbal remedies on the planet, used worldwide by billions." And no wonder! The aromatic spice invigorates healthy digestion, alleviates nausea & motion sickness, as well as boosts circulation.Ginger's long list of therapeutic applications has been recorded in early Sanskrit & Chinese texts, as well as ancient Greek, Roman, and Arabic medical literature. Today, it's recommended by more herbalists as an effective warming digestive & circulatorytonic, and is by far the most requested herb for the safe prevention and treatment of nausea or vomiting associated with motion. The results of one study involving 80 naval cadets unaccustomed to sea travel revealed that 1,000mg of Ginger controlledsymptoms such as nausea, vomiting, vertigo and cold sweat better than a placebo. COMMON NAMES: Chiang, Gan Jiang (Mandarin), Kankyo (Japanese), Vishwabhesaj (Ayurvedic).
Common use: Promotes healthy digestion; soothes upset stomach, sour stomach, gastrointestinal distress; occasional acid indigestion; motion sickness; cramps associated with menstrual cycle; promotes healthy circulation; promotes joint flexibility; respiratory health.
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