The fresh and dried rhizomes are used and an essential oil is also extracted.
LIME
OTHER NAMES:
Sour lime as well as Mexican or West Indian lime
PARTS USED:
Leaves, fruit, peel and oil are used.
THERAPEUTIC USES:
Internal Use
Ginger is used internally for motion sickness, nausea, morning sickness, indigestion, colic, abdominal chills, colds, coughs, influenza and peripheral circulatory problems.
Ginger increases perspiration, improves digestion and liver function controls nausea, vomiting and coughing, It stimulates circulation, relaxes spasms and relieves pain.
It is a very "warming" herb, and is used in "cold" conditions like frigidity and impotence.
Some hypoglycaemic, cholesterol lowering, immune stimulant and anti-inflammatory properties have been noted.
It has a very beneficial effect on ulcers, and also increases peristalsis and the secretion of bile and gastric juices.
In Chinese medicine, it is used for nausea, vomiting, fever, cold, cough, nasal discharge, blood in the urine, abdominal unease and feeling of fullness as well as chronic bronchitis.
Green ginger (fresh young rhizomes) is juiced, eaten raw, preserved and candied.
Lime, Internally, with leaves infused as a herbal tea, it is helpful for bilious headaches. The fresh juice is also used to counter diarrhea.
External Use:
Ginger used externally for spasmodic pain, rheumatism andlumbago.
Lime in folklore lime is sometimes used externally to lighten the skin, but can be irritating and should be avoided. A few drops can be added to the final rinse water while washing hair to brighten otherwise dull hair.
MAKING HERBAL TEA:
The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over 1-2 filter bags of "Dr.Life Ginger & Lime tea, let it stand for 5 minutes and drink it warm.
USEFUL TIPS:
You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require, and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste.
