Ginger Tea

[Guest guest]

i make ginger tea quite frequently when i'm feeling less than optimal.

it's excellent for my nausea. i know some women despise ginger (a

friend who's pregnant gets really nauseous when she smells it), but it

works for me.

 

if i see that some of my ginger in the fridge is nearing its end, i chop

it up (don't bother peeling) into 1/2 chunks and toss it into some

water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 20 min, then let sit

for an hour or two... then i strain the tea, pour into ice cube trays,

and freeze. this way, i can add the cubes to juice or water when i'm

feeling sick to my tummy.

 

nausea was more of an issue when i was taking more meds (bc pills, meds

for fibro/cfids), but sometimes i still suffer from it.

 

ygg

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this helpful information, ygg. I have some ginger root in my

freezer. . .I think I'll go make some right now!

 

We use alot of garlic in our family (as medicine; for the antiobiotic

qualities). Sometimes it is difficult to take the amount needed (we take 1

clove per 1 glass water). Adding ginger helps to ease the transition to the

tummy. . .and takes away the nausea that can result.

 

I wonder where I put my ice cube tray? Off to find out! LOL!

LaDonna

Re: Ginger Tea

 

 

 

i make ginger tea quite frequently when i'm feeling less than optimal.

it's excellent for my nausea. i know some women despise ginger (a

friend who's pregnant gets really nauseous when she smells it), but it

works for me.

 

if i see that some of my ginger in the fridge is nearing its end, i chop

it up (don't bother peeling) into 1/2 chunks and toss it into some

water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 20 min, then let sit

for an hour or two... then i strain the tea, pour into ice cube trays,

and freeze. this way, i can add the cubes to juice or water when i'm

feeling sick to my tummy.

 

nausea was more of an issue when i was taking more meds (bc pills, meds

for fibro/cfids), but sometimes i still suffer from it.

 

ygg

 

[Guest guest]

Ginger Tea

 

Boil water. Add slices of fresh ginger and steep until the flavor of the

ginger is infused through the hot water, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. for

stronger flavor, steep longer. Remove ginger before serving. You may want to add

a squeeze of fresh lemon and a spoonful of honey to complete this soothing warm

beverage.

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I learned to make medicinal teas from a practicing herbalist as part

a year-long class I took from her. The standard herbal-medicine

method of making a tea with roots & barks is to simmer the root or

bark for 20 minutes. Then turn off the heat and leave covered for

24 hours. Strain the next day and place in a glass container [i use

old glass juice bottles] in the refrigerator to be warmed and drink

within about 5 days.

 

It may be drunk within 20 minutes, but will not extract as much

medicinal content until it has steeped overnight. Not only does it

taste good, but it has strong medicinal properties as well. Ginger

is one of the herbs in Chai Latte. When I make Chai Latte, I always

begin with sliced ginger. Ginger is very warming and so is great to

drink in the winter. It also combats nausea.

 

Kathleen

 

Eureka CA

 

 

, AJ <aj788888 wrote:

 

Boil water. Add slices of fresh ginger and steep until the flavor

of the ginger is infused through the hot water, approximately 6 to 8

minutes. for stronger flavor, steep longer. Remove ginger before

serving. You may want to add a squeeze of fresh lemon and a spoonful

of honey to complete this soothing warm beverage.