bɪkˈʌz ðə ɹˈɔː ɹˈuːt ɪz tˈɑːksɪk, ɪɾ ɪz sˈoʊkt ɪn wˈɔːɾɚ tə ɹᵻmˈuːv ˈɑːksɐlˌeɪts ænd ˈʌðɚɹ ˈɪɹɪtənts, ɔːɹ pɹˈɑːsɛst wɪð dʒˈɪndʒɚ.
Because the raw root is toxic, it is soaked in water to remove oxalates and other irritants, or processed with ginger.