gastric secretion Provokes circulatory stimulation. Effective in the control of nausea and vomiting following operations and that associated with pregnancy.Medical Properties: Antipyretic, analgesic, antitussive, antipasmodic, transiently hypotensive, suppression of gastric contractions, inhibition of prostaglandin PGF 2a synthesis. (PGA 2a stimulates contraction of sooth muscle. The ability to act as an anti-emetic and has proved to be more effective than a pharmaceutical antihistamine in reducing the vomiting and vertigo of motion sickness. Giving the heart a better force of contraction. Act as an anti-platelet aggregation agent and as an anti-inflammatory. Can be anticonvulsant and hypocholesterolaemic. Prescribed for coughs, colds, flu and hangovers. Believed to strengthen the lungs and kidneys in China. Zinger oil is used for a traditional treatment for spinal and joint problems in Japan. Zinger compresses are used in many parts of the world to relieve sinus congestion, kidney problems, menstrual cramps and various other aches and pains. Has stimulative, rubefacient and carminative properties. Taken internally for respiratory ailments and has been found to be effective for travel sickness.References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101Herb For Phlegmatic:Common name:ThymeLatin name:Thymus VulgarisTemperament:PhlegmaticReasons:Thyme has hot and dry properties to overcome the cold and moist properties of Phlegmatic temperament.Thyme is used as the remedy for Asthma and coughing which is the symptoms of imbalance of Phlegmatic humor.Medical Properties: Traditionally, Thyme has been used to relieve spasms and coughing. Potent antiseptic which does not however cause irritation. Increases mucus ...
