Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

Botanical Description: Ginger is a flowering plant with a thick, knobby rhizome that is commonly used as a spice and in herbal medicine. It has narrow leaves and produces yellow-green flowers.
Part Used: The rhizome (root) is used in herbal medicine.
Traditional Energetics:
TCM: Ginger is considered warm and pungent, affecting the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach meridians.
Ayurvedic: In Ayurveda, ginger is seen as pungent and heating, balancing the Vata and Kapha doshas while potentially aggravating Pitta.
TCM Uses: Ginger is used to warm the middle jiao, dispel cold, alleviate nausea, and support digestion.
Common Folk Uses: Ginger is commonly used to relieve nausea, treat indigestion, reduce muscle pain and soreness, fight colds and flu, and alleviate menstrual pain.
Modern Scientific Research: Research supports ginger's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiemetic properties. It has been studied for its effectiveness in reducing nausea, inflammation, and chronic pain.
Dosage:
Aqueous Decoction: 1-2 teaspoons of fresh or dried ginger root per cup of water, simmered for 10-15 minutes. Drink up to three times a day.
1:2 Tincture: 2-4 ml, three times a day.