الزنجبيل

Ginger

Herb & Spice Digestive & Stomach

A warming root spice, mentioned in the Qur'an as flavoring a drink of Paradise, and discussed by commentators for digestive benefit.

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وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا

“They will be given a cup there flavored with ginger. (Qur'an 76:17)” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Qur'an, Surah al-Insan 76:17 Qur'anic verse (not a hadith)

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim classifies ginger as warming and drying, useful for a cold, sluggish digestion and for settling nausea — consistent with its continued use in traditional and modern herbal medicine alike.

Caution

Large doses may interact with blood-thinning medication; consult a doctor if on anticoagulants.