Ginger is a miracle herb, scientific studies show. In herbal medicine, ginger has proven toning and regenerating properties and has easily won the name – enemy of inflammation. Ginger is used since ancient times to treat inflammation of the stomach, nausea or diarrhea. Moreover, since the first century, ginger is used to treat rheumatic problems. Ginger has been shown to be an important source of vitamins and minerals for our body. Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, it can treat certain diseases and illnesses, as an ally of our health, its benefits being multiple.
Furthermore, the studies carried out throughout the time that proving that this plant is more than a traditional remedy is close to a chemotherapy drug, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle aches, digestion and sometime anorexia. Ginger is also recommended as an aphrodisiac and can give promising results in impotence problems. Has a beneficial effect on fertility, increase sperm volume and help in sexual fatigue.
Takes care of your stomach
Carminative properties of ginger can be used to relieve stomach aches. Ginger has a role in gastrointestinal muscle relaxation, preventing bloating. The experts recommend eating ginger to relieve cramps.
This plant is used to treat diarrhea also.
To improve your digestive system, try to eat ginger after every meal. For stomach ache, you can eat mixed with castor oil or as an infusion of dried ginger or simply powder mixed with resin. In case of indigestion and loss of appetite, drink ginger juice combined with lemon juice and salt. The mixture is always consumed before meals.
Good for colds and flu
Ginger stimulates the immune system, so it is used as a natural treatment for colds and flu. When you are cold, use ginger in your diet several times a day. So your body will detoxify and the healing process will be accelerated. Volatile oils of ginger, “responsible” for spicy taste, are strongly antiseptic, strengthen your immunity and removes viral infections such as colds, tonsils, bronchitis and enteritis. In addition, it helps to eliminate toxins and are beneficial for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Prepare a tea with 25 grams of ginger root, peeled in a half liter of water and juice squeezed from a lemon. Place root to boil until the water boils, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and sweeten with honey for taste. Drink three cups daily, before eating, until you get back on your feet. Tea made from ginger is beneficial and the perfect antidote against the cold, as inhibits prostaglandin PGE2 creation, which prevents fever.
Nausea during pregnancy
Morning sickness in pregnant women can get rid of them, consuming ginger. Chew ginger soaked in honey in the morning. If you do not like raw ginger, you can opt for ginger tea or other ginger remedies.
Prevents Colon Cancer
Not only tastes good and gives a special flavor to food, but the latest innovations in health claim that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells. This is because the miracle spice, as it is called ginger, decreases inflammation that leads to tumors. During the experiment, 30 volunteers have made colon biopsy, being divided in two categories. For 28 days, a group of people took ginger supplements, while some of the patients drank a placebo effect pill. After again they did biopsies, researchers found that inflammation of the colon decreased by 28 percent for those who took daily supplements based on two grams of ginger or two teaspoons of freshly grated spice.
Good against ovarian cancer
Ginger is considered a powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that ginger powder can kill cancer cells in the genital area. Specialists was dissolved ginger powder and the substance placed in contact with the ovarian cancer cells in a laboratory. Surprisingly, ginger caused death of sick cells.
Relieves pain caused by arthritis
Ginger has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can help to treat the pain associated with gout, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Apply warm ginger paste to the problem area. Also include in your diet raw or cooked ginger. For relaxation and soothing effects, pour a few drops of oil of ginger in bathtub when you bathe.
Relieves menstrual pain
Ginger tea soothes menstrual pain and soothes you. You can opt for ginger powder that you can prepare at home or ginger capsules that you find in drugstores. The powder can be taken morning and evening during meals, taken with a glass of water. You can find ginger powder packets in pharmacies.
Burn calories and help in weight loss
Although the taste of ginger tea is not a very pleasant, regular consumption helps to burn fat. However, it is understood that to achieve the desired results requires little effort, have to give up foods high in calories and opt for an physical activity program. Ginger is rich in potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper and vitamin B6. All these minerals are very important for the proper functioning of the metabolism, copper is very effective at controlling excruciating need for “something sweet”. Little ginger in a salad for example, will make you very easy go over desert, no matter how appetizing it is.
Reduces any kind of pain and
Ginger is known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is a good natural remedy against arthritis, osteoarthritis and dental pain. Also, ginger is considered to be better even than aspirin, two reasons can be given in smaller doses and has no side effects.
Improves digestion
By stimulating the pancreas, ginger increases the production of digestive enzymes, which are designed to improve digestion and inhibit side effects related to poor absorption of food. Also, ginger reduce intestinal inflammation, combats constipation, diarrhea and prevents bad cholesterol storage in the liver.
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