Ginger is a plant and an herb.

• botanical information
• history
• part used
• nutritional information
• astrological correspondences
• magick correspondences and uses
• magick incense
• ritual uses
• essential oil
• health care
• external skin care
• cautions and contraindications

botanical information:

    Botanical name: Zangiber officinale.

    Common name: ginger

    Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.

history:

    History: Gingerbread cookies were U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s favorite kind of cookie.

part used:

Part Used: Dried, peeled rhizome, chopped. Chopped ginger is used to treat “wetter” conditions, such as treating or preventing infections, while powdered ginger is used to treat “drier” conditions, such as allergy, asthma. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs

nutritional information:

    Ginger is an herb and herbal tea that helps nourish the kidneys.

    Ginger is a food that increases sexual energy and enhances fertility.

The rhizome of ginger is used not only as a flavoring for drinks like ginger ale but has also been used as an herbal remedy for asthma and coughs related to inflammation or allergies. There are over 80 species of ginger, historically found in China, Japan, Australia and Hawaii. Ginger has been used to treat nausea, indigestion, cramps, migraine headaches and to lower blood cholesterol and as a cleanser. —courtesy of Austin Nutritional research

astrological correspondences:

    Astrological planet: Mars

magickal correspondences and uses:

    Incense: Ginger incense or herb is appropriate for burning in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell.

    Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)

    Western element: fire

    Magickal uses: power. prosperity, romance, and victory

    Love bath: A love bath is a safe and easy way for anyone to cast a love ritual. Ginger is used in Scott Cunningham’s love bath number three. See the article on love baths for more information.

    Mars spells: Ginger (as an herb or an essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to Mars matters (aggression, courage, defensive magick, exorcism, healing after surgery, hex-breaking, lust, physical strength, politics, protection, sexual energy, sexual potency, and strength). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on Mars for a list of herbal substitutes for ginger.

    Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.

    Love spells: Ginger flowers are appropriate for use in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell.

    Magick food for love spells: Ginger is an appropriate ingredient for use in food for love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell. See the article on foods for more information on using food magick in spells.

    Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.

Magical Uses Ginger: love, wealth, success, money, and power Ginger Root: fast results as a love potion, money, success, power. information courtesy of

ritual uses:

    Ritual uses: Use in beverages and brews intended for consecration

essential oil:

    Essential Oil: Ginger essential oil can be used for both aromatherapy and magick.
    Aromatherapy Uses: burnout, exhaustion, fatigue

    Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.

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health care uses:

    Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.

traditional medicine:

    Traditional Medicine: While many traditional practices have been scientifically verified, some are now known to be dangerous. Seek the advice of qualified health care providers.

    Ginger has been used for thousands of years to relieve inflammation, nausea, and digestive problems, as well as improve immunity to disease and improve blood circulation.

herbal healing:

    Fresh or dried gingerroot may be useful for morning sickness, bronchitis, menstrual cramps, and flatulence.

external care:

    External skin care: Ginger has been traditionally used in Asia for skin care because its ability to increase energy and warm the body.

cautions and contraindications:

    Cautions and contraindications: Fresh ginger root is believed to be safe.

    Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).

See also: herbs

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