Benefits of Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger Plant

Ginger

Ginger has been clinically proven as a safe, effective remedy for the prevention and treatment of nausea because it controls the peristaltic (The wavelike muscular contractions in the digestive tract.) movement of the muscles.

 It can also benefit other digestive symptoms such as indigestion, colic and flatulence.

It is traditionally used to relieve various conditions associated with ‘cold’ symptoms as well as period pain, cold hands and feet, arthritis and rheumatism as it can also work as

an anti-inflammatory thus prevent the prostaglandins to cause further inflammation. It may also help protect the heart and blood vessels by preventing the formation of blood clots and lowering cholesterol levels consequently also helpful in diabetes. Nowadays Scientists are doing a lot of research on Ginger and its remedial uses in ovarian and colon cancer. 

How to use ginger at home

1)      For cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, and all the related problems like headache related with flue and cold. Take one tablespoon fresh ginger juice with honey in several times a day.

2)      For Traveling or Motion Sickness, Same as for cold and flue, but do take it at least 20-30 minutes before traveling.

3)      For diabetes, patients should not use honey with the ginger juice. Mix one tablespoon of fresh ginger juice mix with glass of water in the morning, empty stomach.

4)      For stomach related problems like indigestion, colic and flatulence etc. Mix 1-2 teaspoon of Ginger Juice with warm water and sip.

Ginger is also available in the market in the form of tinctures, capsules, tea and oil form.

I hope all the people experience health benefits from this nature’s amazing powerful remedy. 

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