IndianJadiBooti Sonth Powder - Sounth Powder - Dry Ginger Root Powder - Sunthi - Zingiber officinale

What is Sonth Powder (Zingiber officinale):

Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Dry ginger) has been used by humans for centuries. It is the member of Zingiberaceae family, and it is widely used as a spice or medicinal plant in folk and traditional medicines. The medicinal part of dry ginger is rhizomes, which are used in traditional medicine for treatment of wide range of ailments.

It is a perennial herbaceous plant of genus Zingiber. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.  

Uses:

In Ayurveda system, ginger and milk or water in the form of paste are used externally for treatment of infantile colic. The combination of dry ginger with honey is used for asthmatic bronchitis, cough, hiccups, and respiratory colds. In traditional Chinese system, fresh ginger is believed to have mild warm temper, while dried and roasted ones are regarded as warm and hot, respectively. It is used for digestive ailments and appetite disorders. Ginger is used for digestive problems in western medicine. Henry VIII recommended the use of ginger for preventing the plague.
 

It used in Chinese medicine, and is said to help with nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. It has been used as an aphrodisiac and has anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger oil is extracted from the rhizome of the plant and is used in many products such as tea, candy and medicines. Ginger contains chemicals called gingerols, which have anti-bacterial properties. Ginger contains amino acids, vitamins C and B6, calcium, iron and potassium among others.

Dry ginger has many medicinal uses such as being used for pain relief due to its anti-inflammatory properties which can also help with arthritis, muscle aches and insomnia. 

Benefits:

Other benefits include helping with digestion issues like gas or bloating due to its anti-spasmodic effects on the digestive system. It can also help with nausea due to its appetite stimulant properties as well as being able to help with blood purification because it contains amino acids which help remove toxins from your body's cells!

Being an all-around useful herb for most ailments it has been proven quite effective at helping with various health issues including acne scars from acne breakouts or even helping treat cancer patients who want a natural alternative without worrying about side effects or having any negative.

Other Names: Shund, Sund, South, Shunthi