Ginger Root (sold by weight)

Ginger Root Sold by weight Price is for one gram (one ounce is a little over 28 grams) Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) is an aromatic and tropical herb that is widely cultivated in many equatorial countries. A zesty and warming spice, ginger root has been used to flavor culinary dishes and beverages for millennia. Dried ginger can be made into syrups, infused as ginger tea, blended into herbal formulas, and tinctured. Ginger root supports healthy digestion and helps relieve occasional upset stomach and nausea. Ginger has been valued as a zesty spice and a reliable herb for centuries, with the first recorded uses found in ancient Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It has also been utilized in Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Unani Tibb traditional medicine practices and is now a widely known herb in most parts of the world. It is a flavoring agent in beer, soft drinks, candies, and a staple spice and condiment in many countries. Ginger essential oil has been used in a vast array of cosmetics and perfumes. Ginger has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and is believed to affect lung, spleen, heart, and stomach meridians.  Ingredients: Organic and kosher ginger root (zinginber officinale) Directions: Steep 2 to 3 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water (208˚) for 5 - 10 minutes (depending on strength preference) to make ginger tea. Add honey or lemon juice for taste, if desired.  Storage: Keep in a cool, dark, dry place Sourced from: Mountain Rose Herbs Grown in: Peru