Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 Hare Krsna dasi Ginger - Krsna's Miracle Herb ****************************** As a long-time fan of Ginger, I just read the following book: *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* Third Edition, by Paul Schulick Herbal Free Press Ltd, PO Box 1883, Dept 30, Brattleboro VT 05302 USA Book orders 1-800-903-9104 or fax 1-802-254-0396 ISBN 0-9639297-1-2 165 pp $9.95 ***************************** Just in case Y2K cuts off our supply of exotic fresh foods, it seems like it would be good for all of us to think about growing our own ginger this year. Not only is it a wonderful spice for hundreds of different offerings for Krsna, it is also an extremely powerful healing herb. I have grown ginger even here in Maine. I simply went to the supermarket and bought the most vigorous looking root that I could see and planted it outside using lots of composted cow manure. It took more than a month to sprout. I actually thought it was dead, but finally it began to grow - not a lot, but enough to offer Krsna wonderful, fresh, tender, home-grown ginger with our Janmastami offerings. I dug up the plant and brought it inside for the winter and put it outside again the following summer. Possibly a better idea would have been simply to plant it in a large pot and move it in and out when the season changed. Anyway, below is an excerpt from the book to help convince you of the health value of ginger. your servant, Hare Krsna dasi ************************************** Chapter 9: The Essence of Ginger For easy reader access, the essence of ginger can be summarized in a list of twenty-eight key points: 1. Ginger offers a variety of therapeutic effects which no modern drug can rival. Unfortunately, due to a monopolistic health-care system and a historically biased regulatory environment, full awareness of ginger's value has been limited. 2. Ginger is the most popular of hundreds of members of the Zingiberacea family. To be botanically correct, ginger is a rhizome and not a root. It is available in many varieties, from mild to spicy, and requires tropical conditions and fertile soil for optimal growth. 3. Over a period of 5,000 years, ginger traveled from Southeast Asia to the New World. Considered a treasure by some of the great figures of history, its ancient trade helped shape nations and insure its worldwide cultivation. 4. The observed effects of ginger are the result of the interactions of more than 400 constituents which can be broken down into four major classes: taste, fragrance, nutrients and synergists. While most of the therapeutic focus is on the pungent taste compounds, called gingerols and shogaols, ginger's protein-digesting enzyme and antioxidant are also key elements. 5. In an attempt to simplify or elucidate the dynamic of ginger's healing properties, a model principal action and observed effect is offered. 6. When a combination of ginger's individual constituents interact in a therapeutically defined fashion, the combined activity is referred to as a principal action. A principal action can manifest itself in many observed effects. 7. Observed effects like anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, antimicrobial and digestive benefit can all result from one principal action - i.e., enzyme action. An observed effect such as an anti-inflammatory one, can also have a variety of principal actions at its root: enzyme, eicosonoid balance and antioxidant. 8. The dynamics of eicosanoids represent a key to understanding the diversity of ginger's actions. Eicosanoids are physiologically active compounds that the body synthesizes from essential fatty acids. When these elements become imbalanced, a wide variety of disease conditions can evolve. 9. The phamaceutical industry has attempted to modulate eicosanoids to treat a host of disease conditions but has essentially failed because of serious side effects. 10. Ginger naturally helps balance these vitally important eicosanoids without side effects. 11. Over millennia, millions of people have enjoyed the benefits of ginger. For spiritual upliftment, digestive comfort and strength, stimulation and relief from infirmity, ginger has been heralded as the herb of choice and has been included in most of traditional Eastern formulas. Ginger is quite aptly described in the traditional language of Sanskrit as *vishwabhesaj*, the universal medicine. 12. In more recent times, in the early part of the twentieth century, more than 25,000 U.S. physicians, the Eclectics, lauded the pain-relieving and cold-fighting values of ginger. 13. Ginger was used historically in different regions of the world for the same basic therapeutic applications. These include: analgesic, anti-arthritic, wound healing, anthelmintic, antiulcer, stimulant and aphrodisiac properties, plus treatment of a variety of respiratory, reproductive and digestive complaints. 14. Intriguing studies by Danish researcher Srivastava and others illustrate ginger's therapeutic potential against arthritis. Ginger as a treatment offers many advantages over currently popular nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs. Over a period of three to six months, clinical trials suggest that ginger is more effective than these commonly prescribed drugs and without serious side effects. 15. Ginger is a preventive treatment for critical cardiovascular disorders. Like aspirin, it holds the potential to prevent thousands of deaths from heart attacks and strokes as well as colon cancer. But unlike aspirin, it will have no side effects. 16. Ginger is a potentially powerful anti-ulcer treatment rivaling three of the nation's most popular drugs which account for $2.8 billion in sales annually. 17. The anti-ulcer effect of ginger is complemented by a host of other important digestive values which include relief of both diarrhea and constipation, liver protection and probiotic support. 18. The anti-nausea effect of ginger is well documented. From nausea resulting from chemotherapy and ocean travel to pregnancy and gynecological surgery, ginger is the natural treatment of choice. 19. Ginger the bioavailability herb, assists the digestion of other nutrients and is a recommended addition to natural supplement regimes. 20. Parasites pose a much greater threat to the industrialized world than is generally recognized. Ginger exhibits a wide range of anti-parasitic activities. 21. The historic observation that ginger is a cold remedy is a result of a combination if principal actions including eicosanoid balance, probiotic support, antitoxic and cytoprotective influences. 22. Ginger possesses a significant anti-mutagenic potential against such powerful carcinogens as benzo(a)pyrene and the most toxic burned byproducts of the amino acid tryptophan. Research also warrants further investigation into ginger's anti-cancer properties and its role in a cancer-treatment program. 23. Ginger has been shown to affect positively parameters of health such as cholesterol and blood sugar and balance numerous body systems including the circulatory, respiratory and reproductive systems. Ginger's beneficial effects have also been demonstrated in external treatments with dramatic results. 24. Ginger is a remarkably safe herb. No modern phamaceutical can compete with its range of therapeutic properties and absence of adverse side effects. Care and moderation should be exercised when using ginger during pregnancy and before surgery. Up to 1 gram daily of the powdered herb should be a safe preventive dosage for the general population. In all cases, introduction of ginger into the diet should be gradual. 25. The effectiveness of ginger will be dependent upon the quality of the rhizome. Since commercial ginger is subject to many potential levels of chemical contamination, organically certified products are recommended. 26. Both fresh and dry ginger are recommended forms for supplementation. There will be different properties gained from each. Ginger is commercially available in many forms including fresh, dried, syrup, capsules and extract. 27. With a health-care system that is widely recognized in crisis and in danger of bankrupting this country, natural and traditional remedies offer both a safe and economical potential to save lives and drastically improve the nation's health. 28. Government and the pharmaceutical, food, medical and insurance industries have much at stake in the current system's continuation. Whether or not the public will ever realize the full daily tonic and healing value of ginger as well as the huge potential of countless other traditional remedies will be dependent upon the political strength of the growing alternative- and self-health-care movements. ************************************ "I found *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* to be not only well researched but most interesting and useful. My compliments to Paul Schulick for a job well done and much needed." - James A. Duke, Economic Botanist National Germplasm Resources Laboratory "Thank you, Paul, for presenting such a wealth of convincing information about an herb as important as Ginger. As a result, great numbers of people will find well-being and comfort from this amazing herb.' - John Robbins Author of *Diet for a New America* "Contained within the covers of this book is a wonderfully eclectic blend of science, clinical research, and folklore concerning Ginger. Far more than a book about a single herb, the author presents this herb as a potential catalyst for positive change which holds the promise of saving millions of lives. Excellent reading, a brilliant statement on the efficacy of plants. - Rosemary Gladstar Author of *Herbal Healing for Women* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 1999 Report Share Posted April 21, 1999 "COM: Hare Krsna dasi (Brunswick, Maine - USA)" wrote: > [Text 2237764 from COM] > > Hare Krsna dasi > > Ginger - Krsna's Miracle Herb > > ****************************** > > As a long-time fan of Ginger, I just read the following book: > > *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* Third Edition, by Paul Schulick I get crystalised ginger for about $6.00 a pound and eat a little everyday, a pound lasts a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 1999 Report Share Posted April 29, 1999 "Ma. Isabel Gomez Soto" wrote: > [Text 2269432 from COM] > > -----Mensaje original----- > De: COM: Madhava Gosh (das) ACBSP (New Vrindavan - USA) > <Madhava.Gosh.ACBSP (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se > > >> > >> As a long-time fan of Ginger, I just read the following book: > >> > >> *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* Third Edition, by Paul Schulick > > > >I get crystalised ginger for about $6.00 a pound and eat a little everyday, > a > >pound lasts a long time. > > > >----------o0o----------------------------- > ------------ > > PAMHO AGTSP KI JAYA > > Yes the gonger herb is a miracle root, here in México the indian´s people > are using this root as medicine so long time. > So many herbalistic doctors also; they given this root , to stomach pins > and diferent digestive problems as tee or in your food. > Dear Hare Krsna dasi, if es posible send me your recipe to make cristalized > ginger; for to make some practices. > Thanyou very much > your servant: > Akarma dasa. akarmaji (AT) data (DOT) net,mx > > Hare Krsna dasi Prabhu, that was Madhava Gosh prabhu who has the crystalized ginger. I like to offer it to Krsna, but I don't know how to make it. Maybe you boil fresh-sliced ginger in thick sugar/water syrup and let it crystalize. Does anyone out there know how to make crystalized ginger? That's my favorite cough remedy. your servant, Hare Krsna dasi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 1999 Report Share Posted April 29, 1999 > > > "Ma. Isabel Gomez Soto" wrote: > > > [Text 2269432 from COM] > > > > -----Mensaje original----- > > De: COM: Madhava Gosh (das) ACBSP (New Vrindavan - USA) > > <Madhava.Gosh.ACBSP (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se > > > > > >> > > >> As a long-time fan of Ginger, I just read the following book: > > >> > > >> *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* Third Edition, by Paul Schulick > > > > > >I get crystalised ginger for about $6.00 a pound and eat a little > > >everyday, > > a > > >pound lasts a long time. > > > > > >----------o0o------------------------- > > >---- > > ------------ > > > > PAMHO AGTSP KI JAYA > > > Hare Krsna dasi > > Prabhu, that was Madhava Gosh prabhu who has the crystalized ginger. I > like to offer it to Krsna, but I don't know how to make it. Maybe you > boil fresh-sliced ginger in thick sugar/water syrup and let it crystalize. > Does anyone out there know how to make crystalized ginger? That's my > favorite cough remedy. We have done exactly this with success but cannot give a recipe as it was all guesswork. Your servant, Gokula das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 1999 Report Share Posted April 30, 1999 -----Mensaje original----- De: COM: Madhava Gosh (das) ACBSP (New Vrindavan - USA) <Madhava.Gosh.ACBSP (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se> Para: COM: Apocalypse 1999? (Are you ready?) <Apocalypse.1999?@com.bbt.se>; COM: Cow (Protection and related issues) <Cow (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se>; COM: Holistic Health (and related topics) <Holistic.Health (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se>; COM: Varnasrama development <Varnasrama.development (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se> Fecha: Jueves, 22 de Abril de 1999 05:31 a.m. Asunto: Re: Ginger - Krsna's Miracle Herb >[Text 2252834 from COM] > > > >"COM: Hare Krsna dasi (Brunswick, Maine - USA)" wrote: > >> [Text 2237764 from COM] >> >> Hare Krsna dasi >> >> Ginger - Krsna's Miracle Herb >> >> ****************************** >> >> As a long-time fan of Ginger, I just read the following book: >> >> *Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug* Third Edition, by Paul Schulick > >I get crystalised ginger for about $6.00 a pound and eat a little everyday, a >pound lasts a long time. > >----------o0o----------------------------- ------------ PAMHO AGTSP KI JAYA Yes the gonger herb is a miracle root, here in México the indian´s people are using this root as medicine so long time. So many herbalistic doctors also; they given this root , to stomach pins and diferent digestive problems as tee or in your food. Dear Hare Krsna dasi, if es posible send me your recipe to make cristalized ginger; for to make some practices. Thanyou very much > your servant: Akarma dasa. akarmaji (AT) data (DOT) net,mx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 1999 Report Share Posted April 30, 1999 Please forward that crystalised ginger recipes here too, prabhu! Thank you! Hare Krishna!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 ISKCON Perth, Australia wrote: > [Text 2280533 from COM] > > Please forward that crystalised ginger recipes here too, prabhu! Thank > you! > > Hare Krishna!> Here is one I found. Sarah Henderson Fri, 8 Oct 1993 15:40:29 -0700 (PDT) Note: I doubled this recipe, but stuck with one lemon. Don't let the number of days it takes scare you off. It takes a while, but the ginger requires very little attention. adapted from _Joy of Cooking_ ~1.5 lbs. fresh, young ginger--peeled, cut into 1/4 inch thick circles to make 1 quart water 3 cups sugar 1 lemon, seeded and sliced 1 cup light corn syrup granulated sugar or special large crystal sugar In a large, HEAVY stainless steel pot place the ginger and cover with plenty of water. Bring slowly to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender when poked with a knife(~20 minutes.) Add 1 cup sugar, stir until it boils. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Second day, uncover, slowly bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes. Add lemon and 1 cup light corn syrup. Simmer 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Third day, uncover and bring to boil, stirring more often. Add 1 cup sugar and simmer 30 minutes, stirring more often. Add 1 cup sugar and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Fourth day, slowly bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until ginger is translucent and syrup drops heavily from side of spoon(instead of forming two drips, it forms one heavy drip from the side of the spoon.) I let it cook quite slowly at this stage, at a medium-low heat, and stirred it occasionally(just avoid scortching.) It took about 45 minutes. Drain the ginger, reserving the syrup for flavoring other things, and remove the lemon slices. Spread ginger on a rack over a tray and dry uncovered overnight. When dried, roll slices in granulated sugar. I used a mix of plain sugar and that special large crystal sugar. Store in tightly covered glass jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 1999 Report Share Posted May 3, 1999 -----Mensaje original----- De: COM: Madhava Gosh (das) ACBSP (New Vrindavan - USA) <Madhava.Gosh.ACBSP (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se> Para: krishnas (AT) iinet (DOT) net.au <krishnas (AT) iinet (DOT) net.au>; COM: Apocalypse 1999? (Are you ready?) <Apocalypse.1999?@com.bbt.se>; COM: Cow (Protection and related issues) <Cow (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se>; COM: Holistic Health (and related topics) <Holistic.Health (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se>; COM: Varnasrama development <Varnasrama.development (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se> CC: COM: Arjuna Sakhi (dd) H2O (ISKCON Youth Ministry - NE) <Arjuna.Sakhi.H2O (AT) com (DOT) bbt.se> Fecha: Sábado, 01 de Mayo de 1999 06:11 p.m. Asunto: Re: Ginger - Krsna's Miracle Herb >[Text 2280638 from COM] > >ISKCON Perth, Australia wrote: > >> [Text 2280533 from COM] >> >> Please forward that crystalised ginger recipes here too, prabhu! Thank >> you! >> >> Hare Krishna!> > >Here is one I found. > > >Sarah Henderson >Fri, 8 Oct 1993 15:40:29 -0700 (PDT) > >Note: I doubled this recipe, but stuck with one lemon. Don't let the >number of days it takes scare you off. It takes a while, but the ginger > >requires very little attention. > >adapted from _Joy of Cooking_ > > >~1.5 lbs. fresh, young ginger--peeled, cut into 1/4 inch thick > circles to make 1 quart >water >3 cups sugar >1 lemon, seeded and sliced >1 cup light corn syrup >granulated sugar or special large crystal sugar > > >In a large, HEAVY stainless steel pot place the ginger and cover with >plenty of water. Bring slowly to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer >until tender when poked with a knife(~20 minutes.) Add 1 cup sugar, >stir >until it boils. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room >temperature overnight. > >Second day, uncover, slowly bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes. Add lemon > >and 1 cup light corn syrup. Simmer 15 minutes more, stirring >occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room >temperature >overnight. > >Third day, uncover and bring to boil, stirring more often. Add 1 cup >sugar and simmer 30 minutes, stirring more often. Add 1 cup sugar and >bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room >temperature >overnight. > >Fourth day, slowly bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until ginger is > >translucent and syrup drops heavily from side of spoon(instead of >forming >two drips, it forms one heavy drip from the side of the spoon.) I let >it >cook quite slowly at this stage, at a medium-low heat, and stirred it >occasionally(just avoid scortching.) It took about 45 minutes. > >Drain the ginger, reserving the syrup for flavoring other things, and >remove the lemon slices. Spread ginger on a rack over a tray and dry >uncovered overnight. When dried, roll slices in granulated sugar. I >used >a mix of plain sugar and that special large crystal sugar. Store in >tightly covered glass jars. > >--------o0o------------------------------- -------------- Thankyou Madhava Gosh.....and asosiates. Thankyou dear devotees for your ginger recipe, I will make some prectices and ofering to Krsna. and thanks to our dear Hare Krsna dasi for your tips and patience. And specials thanks to Gokula dasa prabhu for your tolerance. >Ever yours : akarma dasa. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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