Sometime last year, this informative piece on Ginger arrived in my cyber mailbox. My BFF (best friend forever) received it from one of her contacts and passed it on. (Thank you, Josie!) In the cyber tradition of sharing, I am posting here to share with you!
AMAZING GINGER
Did you know the benefits of Ginger?
Ginger is one of the world's seven most potent disease-fighting spices.
Ginger is one of the world's seven most potent disease-fighting spices.
Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb.
The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness in your throat.
Ginger has been proven (in multiple studies) to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.
Ginger has been proven (in multiple studies) to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.
In pregnancy never use any herb, including ginger, without first discussing it with your doctor!! As for those suffering from ulcer, or other very serious gastric problems, they should also consult their doctor.
Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the
prevention of and treatment against the common cold.
Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the
prevention of and treatment against the common cold.
Ginger acts as an antihistamine and
aids in the treatment of allergies.
aids in the treatment of allergies.
Ginger displays anti inflammatory properties and can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and various other muscular disorders.
The chemical components of the root are instrumental in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.
The chemical components of the root are instrumental in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.
Thus the root has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment, in some cases, even more so than the NSAID's (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) that are traditionally prescribed.
So eating ginger may help to prevent cancer and aging disorders.
Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food,
Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food,
thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps.
Good for those with constipation!
Good for those with constipation!
The ancient Greeks used to eat ginger after a large meal, in order to ease the digestion process.
Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of blood clots.
As a mood enhancer, ginger's cineole content may help contribute to stress relief.
Also used for migraine headache.
Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.
Chewing on fresh ginger can help freshen the breath.
Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also
Also used for migraine headache.
Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.
Chewing on fresh ginger can help freshen the breath.
Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also
makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood.
It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming.
The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.
It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming.
The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.
Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because
the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed.
It has also been shown in animal trials to help slow or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.
tea by steeping about 5 slices of ginger in hot water.
If you prefer it in your food,
Ginger is excellent in many dishes and
is perfect when combined with garlic.
If you prefer it in your food,
Ginger is excellent in many dishes and
is perfect when combined with garlic.
Ginger doesn't only spice up your food it can also help to put some extra spice in your intimate life too.
It improves blood flow to your sexual organs, and contains Vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.
Hope it will be of benefit to you & others.
Wishing you all a happy healthy life.
"Health is Wealth"
