Wild Ginger Root

Wild Ginger is a low growing perennial that is native to northern and central United States as well as southern Canada.

This plant has been shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Some dentists use an oil made from this plant as a painkiller. It has also been used to inhibit cancer growth.

People have also used this herb for chest pain (caused by heart problems) irregular heartbeats, and intestinal gas.

Bodily Influence:
Analgesic: This herb relieves pain

Anesthetic: This herb deadens sensation and reduces pain

Anti-bacterial: This herb destroys or stops the growth of bacterial infections

Anti-carcinogenic: This herb aids in dissolving tumors and in fighting cancer

Anti-fungal: This herb destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.

Antiseptic: This herb combats and neutralizes pathogenic bacteria and prevents infection

Anti-tumor: This herb helps to destroy or inhibit tumors

Cardiac: This herb is a heart tonic and restorative

Carminative: This herb relieves intestinal gas pain and distension; promotes peristalsis