Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Member of trikatu; drier and more deeply heating than fresh ginger — the classical remedy for cold, damp digestion.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Use half the quantity of fresh ginger; simmer in teas and dals; avoid dry-roasting to bitterness.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga; Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- warm water as morning tea
- trikatu (with black pepper and pippali)
- jaggery for coughs
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, ulcers
- Contraindication: bleeding disorders
- Contraindication: summer heat (large amounts)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ginger, dry
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 tsp (0g):
