WG: Wild Grown
OG - Organic
CO - Certified Organic
EF: Ethically Farmed
SE: Solvent Extracted
HS: Hydro- Steam Distilled
EP: Expeller Pressed
HD: Hydro - Diffused
SD: Steam Distilled
CP: Cold Pressed

Ginger, Cochin; (Zingiber officinale)

Origin: CHINA

Part used: ROOT (rhizomes)

Category: OR / SD

Principle Uses: In the food flavor trade.  In the fragrance trades for aftershaves and similar formulas.

Properties: A stimulant but grounding for stress related states; loss of appetite, so it can be useful for the elderly who have lost their appetite.  A stimulant for impotence, frigidity, nervous exhaustion.  Ideal used in massage for those who feel the cold and very good for warming stiff painful muscles. Also, as a pre-massage for sporting activities. 

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