Ginger (fresh)
The 'universal medicine'; warming digestive that kindles agni and clears ama.
reduces Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, sweet
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Aharayogi varga (culinary adjuvants)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Haritakyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.