Wild Ginger Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Wild ginger is the Asarum canadense or the Asarum caudatum plant, also known as Canadian ginger or western wild ginger. Wild ginger is a perennial plant native to Western North America that produces rust-colored cup-shaped flowers.^1,2

Wild Ginger Health Uses and Health Benefits

Native American tribes commonly used wild ginger tea as a natural remedy for digestive problems, upset stomach and colic. Wild ginger is also a natural pain reliever for muscle cramps and various other aches and pains. Wild ginger also has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits for treating and disinfecting skin wounds. Wild ginger is also taken as a tonic to help with liver and kidney problems and to improve vitality and prevent disease.³

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Asarum+canadense
2. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276758&isprofile=0& 
3. https://wp.stolaf.edu/naturallands/woodlands/ephemerals/wildginger/