Actions: Decreases Vata and Kapha can increase Pitta in excess, especially dry ginger.
Action on the mind: Relaxes
Contraindication
Don't eat in exces while pregnant as it may stimulate menstrual flow. But a little each day is fine,
Ways of use
You can use it with cooking
Drink it in hot water or milk
Use it on your skin when you mix it with a little water to make it into a paste. ( First do a small test some peoples skin stays yellow for a long time)