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Make a ginger root decoction - PEP BB medicine.sand.decoction.ginger

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Here goes take two! Had some old ginger laying around and everyone seems to be getting sick right now, so this is a good time to make a ginger decoction!
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store-bought ginger
store-bought ginger
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simmering
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I made and bottled a ginger decoction. We can't grow it in the UK so I bought it from the supermarket.
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Cut up ginger
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Making the decoction
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Bottled and labelled
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I've been drinking this daily for it's detoxing benefits but would love to learn more about how it works and other ways to use different parts of the ginger plant.

Here is my decoction, 1 cup of chopped ginger in 1 litre of filtered water, brought to the boil then simmered for 30 mins. 3 smaller sized jars chosen so I can easily freeze if I don't go through it all in the next few days.

I'll be drinking it 1 part ginger decoction to 4 parts water, still a touch spicy and very refreshing as the weather warms up here in Australia. Store bought ginger as I haven't yet tried growing it, although these are ready to plant out today!
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1 cup chopped ginger and remaining root
1 cup chopped ginger and remaining root
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At end of cooking time
At end of cooking time
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Straining into a glass bowl
Straining into a glass bowl
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Finished Ginger Decoction, labelled with date and quantity. Ready made ginger drink in background.
Finished Ginger Decoction, labelled with date and quantity. Ready made ginger drink in background.
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My first attempt at sprouting ginger so I can hopefully be harvesting my own for decoctions down the track.
My first attempt at sprouting ginger so I can hopefully be harvesting my own for decoctions down the track.
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I wasn't going to make this today until I saw it can be used to make Ginger Syrup!

My Ginger Decoction is made with 1 cup ginger root cut up and 1 quart water.
It was boiled then simmered for 40 minutes then bottled and labeled.

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Minimum requirements:
 - Make a decoction
 - Strain and store your decoction

To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (< 2 minutes):
 - Ginger root (either being harvested or if you live somewhere where ginger does not grow, it may be store-bought)
 - Making  the decoction
 - Finished decoction in its labeled jar

I had more ginger so I decided to make a decoction out of it. I brought the teapot to a boil and simmered the ginger for thirty minutes.

I didn't realize how between this and the infusion BB how much more potent ginger could become. I am going to have to play around with this both medicinally and culinarily. I think there could be some marinade potential here...
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Ginger
Ginger
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Prepped to go into boiling teapot, simmer 30 minutes
Prepped to go into boiling teapot, simmer 30 minutes
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Cooled and marked.
Cooled and marked.

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I'm getting over a cold/sickness and my husband has now caught it, so it's time for a ginger decoction! I used storebought ginger since it doesn't grow here. I peeled, chopped, and simmered the ginger in a pot for 30 min, covered. It is very potent! When drinking, we'll use 1/4 cup then fill the cup up with boiling water. I think this will help our recovery!
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simmering in a pot
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strained in a labeled jar
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I put ginger in a pot of boiling water for 30 mins then strained.

In this BB you will make a decoction from ginger root.  Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material, which may include stems, roots, bark, and rhizomes.

Minimum requirements:
  - Make a decoction
  - Strain and store your decoction

To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (< 2 minutes):
  - Ginger root (either being harvested or if you live somewhere where ginger does not grow, it may be store-bought)
  - Making  the decoction
  - Finished decoction in its labeled jar
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Ginger decoction done. Sure does help when sick or feeling ick.
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Had to buy ginger since it does not grow naturally in South Carolina
Had to buy ginger since it does not grow naturally in South Carolina
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Processing the decoction. Simmers for 1 hour.
Processing the decoction. Simmers for 1 hour.
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I made a decoction! Ginger isn't usually hardy enough to grow where I live (PNW) so I used storebought. I've been making ginger teas like this for years but I never realized it was a decoction, so I really enjoyed this experience.
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ginger (in the middle of chopping)
ginger (in the middle of chopping)
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ginger (chopped)
ginger (chopped)
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ginger (decocting)
ginger (decocting)
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finished decoction!
finished decoction!

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