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Medicinal Benefits Of Ginger

By Vijayalakshmi

Many herbs are known for its medicinal benefits. Ginger, is one such herb that is known from time immemorial for its medicinal properties. This herb has a strong distinct flavour and is used in many Western and Asian cuisines. Many sweet dishes are also prepared using ginger as one of the prominent ingredient. Ginger tea for instance is commonly savoured by people suffering from flu or cold. Apart from that ginger is also known to have the ability to cure headaches, diabetes, nausea, fatigue to name a few. It is quite amazing to know that ginger has the ability to cure and prevent many diseases by making our immune system strong.

However, many of us are not aware of the fact that ginger is also known to act as a barricade to some of the most deadly diseases. Adding ginger to our daily diet will surely reap good benefits for our health. Ginger has many nutrients hidden in it. The positive effects of ginger on our health is known worldwide. It is a natural treatment for digestive problems, migraine and even food poisoning. Ginger can also be a good home remedy for various other ailments that are unknown by many of us.

Medicinal Benefits Of Ginger

Here are some of the medicinal benefits of ginger:

Morning Sickness
Ginger is known to have a positive effect for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. Eating powdered ginger with a glass of warm water is
said to be the quickest and most effective way to treat extreme nausea and morning sickness.

Reduces Pain and Inflammation
Ginger are known as natural painkillers. They are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful painkiller. The medicinal properties found in ginger is said to reduce the pain causing from osteoarthritis or arthritis. Italso aids in improving in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly.

Motion Sickness Remedy
For those who feel nausea while traveling by flight can have ginger to reduce the morning sickness. Ginger is also said to cure people who get jet lag while traveling.

Heartburn Relief
Ginger tea is a natural remedy for any type of sickness. For those who experience heartburn either through gastric or acidity can have a cup of ginger tea to reduce the symptoms of heartburn.

Menstrual Cramp Relief
Many women end up having tablets in order to reduce menstrual cramps. However, in order to get rid of menstrual cramps, it is recommended to have ginger tea with brown sugar for the reducing menstrual cramps.

Digestive problems
Ginger like many other herbs and spices are great for calming an upset stomach. When you are suffering from digestive problem after a heavy meal, ginger can be used as a medicine. Having ginger with a spoonful of raw honey can make wonders to the stomach ache.

Toothache
Like neem stem, ginger is also known as the best home remedy for toothaches. Many people even experience immediate relief from the tooth pain. Rubbing raw ginger into the gums will relieve the pain from
toothache.

Cough and sore throat
The medicinal benefits of ginger has no bounds to it. This is the best and the famous Ayurvedic medicine for cough and sore throat problems. Having ginger will ease coughing, sore throat and even congestion. It not only calms you from the ailment but also boost your immune system.

These are some of the medicinal benefits of ginger

Story first published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 14:19 [IST]
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