Ginger
AKA:
Ginger root, African Ginger,
Planet
: Mars
Gender
: Masculine
Element
: Fire
Mundane
Uses : Ginger is a widely popular herb. It's uses are so diverse
that I believe everyone should keep some on hand at all times.
Digestive
wise, ginger helps protect and heal the gut. It is often used as a
digestive aid. It increases an individuals saliva and stomach
secretion production, which helps ease digestion without causing
further discomfort. It is also used for relieving naseau.
Ginger
helps in destroying the host of a virus. It also causes a person to
sweat when ingested, which in turn, protects the skin from infection.
Sweating is also helpful if you come down with a cold or flu, which
is where to phrase “sweat it our came from”. The tea itself, also
eases the symptoms associated with colds.
Although
it has yet to be confirmed, researchers have found that ginger shows
hope for being a possible anticancer agent. DRINK UP!
It
helps relieve heartburn
Ginger
has anti inflammatory agents in it, which assists with those
suffering from arthritis or other conditions causing joint pain.
And
if all of that wasn't good enough, ginger stands alone as an awesome
tea, and a perfect additon to many dinner and dessert recipes!
Magical
Uses: Magically Ginger is used in spells and working for the
following : success, power, love, money, and healing.
To
attract money and wealth to you or you, you can try planting whole
ginger roots in the ground. These can often be found in your local
health food store, or grocery store. Some have also been known to
sprinkle dried ginger in their pockets, to attract money to them
throughout the day.
If
trying to obtain a job, you could perhaps make a sachet that included
ginger in it for both money and success. Basil and Alfalfa would also
be good to add in, as they both pertain properties related to good
fourtune, and money matters. Also a bit of sage for luck wouldn't
hurt!
It
has been thought that consuming ginger before attempting spell work
will add power to your workings. Especially in regards to love magic.
I would suggest perhaps, making it apart of your regual magical
ritual, try drinking a cup of ginger tea while preparing and
centering yourself to begin.
It
is told, that long ago, people would chew up ginger and then spit it
out at the base of an illness. While I find that thought...
disturbing, to say the least, using ginger in healing magic is not a
bad idea. Obviously, just drinking the tea will aid with certain
illnesses. You might also want to try sprinkling dried ginger
underneath the sheets or matress of someone who is ill, to encourage
speedy recovery.
Random
Information :
Native
to southeast asia, but can be found on almost every continent.
Dates
back over 4,000 years, and has been used medicinally for the past
2,000.
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