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| tion to the periphery. For both digestive and menstrual cramping, ginger brings relief with its antispasmodic action. It has also been used as a treatment for ulcers. Certain aromatic compounds in ginger called gingerols have been cited for their anti-inflammatory effects in treating rheumatoid arthritis. |
| I have used the following formula dozens of times for nausea, gastric complaints and cramping. It is simple, delicious and the syrup stores for about two weeks in the refrigerator. Thanks to herbalist Kate Gilday for this recipe: |
| Kate's Homemade Ginger Ale |
| 2 cups fresh ginger root, chopped |
| 1/2 cup maple syrup |
| 1 quart spring water |
| Perrier or sparkling mineral water |
| Simmer the ginger root in spring water for one-half hour. Strain out the ginger root and compost the root. Add the maple syrup to the ginger root decoction. It is strong! To make ginger ale, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of this ginger syrup to 8 ounces of sparkling water. If you are lucky enough to have access to maple sap (not syrup) during the spring sugaring season, add the sap in place of the spring water for added nutrients and a delicious treat. |
| Ginkgo |
| (Ginkgo biloba) |
| Part used: Leaf |
| Actions: Vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic |
| Indications: Considered the oldest living tree species on earth, ginkgo survived by being protected in the Chinese monasteries. It is the only surviving tree of its genus. One of the most extensively researched herbs, ginkgo has been shown to have a profound effect on cerebral function and circulation as well as on many vascular disorders. It may |
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