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What is Ginger

Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and warm the body.

Qualities of Ginger

The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief qualities.

Ginger is good for the respiratory system
It is good to fight against colds and flu
Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting
Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease
Relieves headaches and pains
Helps to clear sore throats
Good for upset stomach and indigestion.
It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin



Some of the problems cured by Ginger

Colds/Flu

Kills influenza virus by improving immune system’s ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.

Increases Circulation

Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.

Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness

Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.

Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache

Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.

Women’s Health

Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual cramps

Skin

Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff.

Stress Protection

Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves the stress

Arthritis

As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it helpful.

Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

Ginger cures following ailments

Asthma - Adults
Athlete’s Foot
Acne

Boils/ Blisters
Cold Sores
Cuts

Cold
Flu
Gingivitis

Glandular Fever
Gum Infections
Head Lice

Infections
Insect Bites / Stings
Mosquito Bites

Mouth Ulcers
Mumps
Ringworm (tinea)

Skin Conditions - Antiseptic
Sore Throat
Warts

With all the benefits to the average person, ginger should be included in the diet every day. Especially for a person who are suffering from heart problems, cold/flu, stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose of ginger combined with other herbs to enhance their effectiveness is part of a sensible, healthy diet.

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  1. Vijay Sarathi says

    Ah1 Ginger it smells so good …in particular on a woman… it pleases the palate and the heart…

  2. bulbultuk bulbultuk says

    Hell of a lot of good things abt GINGER……fantastic qualities….useful for the world at large….bb

  3. Giftson SJ says

    gingerly post………..wow….cheers….;-))~`GIFT`~

  4. Mari Vin says

    good post.:-)

  5. aravind das says

    good info

  6. Mathew Antony says

    Interesting..but you also opened up the ongoing contention beween “modern” & “alternative” medicine.

  7. shiva r says

    wow..hw i missed this..thnx for the info..now time for gingering..too

  8. Mahendra Mishra says

    Thanks for the post… its a very useful and informative post…

  9. meraj akhtar says

    thanks for the valuable information.

  10. prodigal son says

    thanks for the info. I am a regular user of ginger starts with morning tea. I eat it raw for your kind information.

  11. Amiya Lahiri says

    Nice qualities of ginger………I must add its a b”ful tasty spice also….

  12. Sonal Verma says

    some of this is very uncommon wisdom …. thanks

  13. mihir deshpande says

    very informative..

  14. Joe Average says

    I don”t like ginger but since i”ve read its medicinal values(thanku!) I”ll try and include it in my diet:)

  15. Siddharth Arora says

    nice informative post.

  16. Rajendra Chadha says

    thanks for good information

  17. Savio Rodrigues says

    hey doc… thanks a lot for sharing it.. i hope we get much more from u…
    :-)