Make an infusion of ginger root - PEP BB medicine.sand.gingerinfusion

Dec 09, 2020 08:49:26

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Natural Medicine.

For this BB, you will create an infusion of ginger root (technically, ginger rhizome). Infusion is a method of extracting desired compounds from plant material by steeping the material in hot or cold water, depending on the plant and its attributes.

To show you’ve completed this Badge Bit, you must post a picture or video of:
- the rhizome you started with
- you making the infusion
- the finished infusion

gir bot · Jun 21, 2021 18:57:30

We often make this for upset tummies in our house. Sometimes we even inoculate with probiotic and bottle it for a fizz. Does it have to come from ginger I harvested? I don't think it grows in Idaho. But we purchase it fresh. If the counts for a BB, then here are my pics.

gir bot · Sep 05, 2021 11:33:43

This was surprisingly good. I was concerned it would be too strong, but it turned out mild and a pleasant morning cup of tea!

Sep 30, 2021 06:02:06

Can I make an infusion with fresh ginger leaves? I grow my own ginger and it’s not ready for harvesting, however, I do use the leaves as an aromatic in cooking. Thanks.

gir bot · May 06, 2022 14:59:24

For this BB, I had to purchase ginger as I can not get it to grow here in Colorado. However, this locally sourced bit turned out amazing.

gir bot · Sep 25, 2022 04:29:52

Mandatory I got this ginger from the store, seeing as ginger sadly does not grow well in Norway.

I chopped the ginger and put in a pot with water.
Boiled it up and let it infuse for 7 minutes under a lid.
Straight into cup, including all the bits since I really like chewing on them.
Added a dash of the syrup I made just before making the infusion.

Tastes alright, and helped clear out my clogged nostrils with its gingeriness!

gir bot · Dec 17, 2022 16:30:49

Here's the infusion I made!

gir bot · Jun 17, 2023 05:22:34

I've had a sore throat the last couple of days so made a ginger infusion. We can't grow them in London so I bought this one.

gir bot · Oct 09, 2023 18:06:00

Lately I've been making a decoction in larger amounts but when I run out I might make a single cup infusion like this. Store bought organic ginger as mine is only being planted for the first time today. 1 cup of water to 1 heaped tablespoon of finely chopped ginger. Brough to the boil then lid on and let steep for 5-10 mins. A warming cuppa with a kick!

gir bot · Nov 25, 2023 07:57:46

My Ginger Infusion is this morning's cup of tea.

Grated the ginger and added to boiling water.
Allowed to infuse for 10 minutes.
Poured the entire infusion into a cup as a tea.

Yum! Ginger tea! It'll clear the sinuses!

gir bot · Jan 27, 2024 20:50:14

To show you’ve completed this Badge Bit, you must post a picture or video of:
- the rhizome you started with
- you making the infusion
- the finished infusion

Created an infusion by steeping in hot water for ten minutes. Delightful with a spoonful of honey. Opens the lungs right up in my experience.

gir bot · Sep 21, 2024 13:49:30

I boiled water and steeped the ginger for 10mins.

For this BB, you will create an infusion of ginger root (technically, ginger rhizome). Infusion is a method of extracting desired compounds from plant material by steeping the material in hot or cold water, depending on the plant and its attributes.

To show you’ve completed this Badge Bit, you must post a picture or video of:
- the rhizome you started with
- you making the infusion
- the finished infusion

gir bot · Jan 12, 2025 03:57:15

I've tried to grow ginger root for the last several years with no luck, so this is from the shops. I'm just a bit too far out of the subtropics to make it work without a hothouse.

Made a couple of very concentrated infusions, one with old root nodules (in the jar) and one with younger root (in the measuring cup).

They burn a bit but it's worth it!

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