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Ginger (Adrak / Sonth)

Zingiber officinale

ଅଦା (Ada)अदरक (Adrak)Ardraka / Shunti
Family
Zingiberaceae
Origin
Maritime Southeast Asia
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Erect perennial reed-like herb to 1m from creeping tuberous aromatic rhizomes; narrow linear-lanceolate distichous leaves and dense spicate yellow-green cones.

Traditional Uses

Dyspepsia, motion sickness, nausea, arthritis, colds, and sluggish circulation

Parts Used

Fresh rhizome (Adraka), dried (Shunti)

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Katu
  • Guna: Guru, Ruksha, Teekshna
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Eliminates nausea, relieves osteoarthritis stiffness, enhances gastric motility, and warms circulation

Precautions

Avoid high doses with active bleeding disorders or concurrent blood thinners

Interesting Facts

Used for millennia across all ancient medical systems; dried ginger (Shunti) has sweet post-digestive Vipaka