291. Zinciber: i.e. ginger; hot in the third degree and wet in the second degree; it comforts the stomach and it relaxes the intestines; it is suitable against troubles of the chest and lungs. If it be boiled in wine or ale, it will comfort pain in the stomach and intestines. If powder of ginger be sprinkled on the anus, it will help with tenesmus that is caused by coldness, and also the swellings of piles. If powder of ginger be put on some foods, this will give relief to people afflicted by swooning,