Ginger Tincture and Why

Ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. Tincture is typically an alcoholic extract of plant that should have an ethanol percentage of at least 40-60% or 80-120 proof. Vodka is usually the alcohol of choice because it doesn't have flavor. (I would have to disagree with that! I'm not an alcohol drinker so when I do get a taste of it I find it very unappealing.) *People with biliary disease or women that are pregnant are advised against using ginger tincture.* So why ginger tincture? First I want to tell you some of the medicinal uses of ginger. nausea cramping sore throat arthritis pain common cold aphrodisiac cholesterol digestion fibromyalgia gout irritable bowel syndrome motion sickness loosen and expel phlegm reduce fevers by increasing perspiration anti-inflammatory That's quite a list of medical benefits! Interested? Guess what? It is super easy to make and easy to use. Wha