subject: The benefits of eating ginger/ginger root [print this page] The benefits of eating ginger/ginger root
Ginger root, which originated in Asia, has been in use for the last few centuries. Now it's grown in many countries. The official name for ginger is Zingiber'. It is known for its spicy taste in many Asian countries like India, Japan, Thailand and others. It is also helpful as an ingredient in several homemade herbal medicines.
Ginger is useful in providing relief for conditions like asthma, migraines, infections and menstruation pain. Some other healthy benefits of ginger include:
Help in reducing chances of cardiovascular diseases: - The Chinese believe that Ginger provides strength to the human heart. Many countries use ginger oil to prevent and to cure heart diseases.
Ginger is helpful in reducing the level of cholesterol and it prevents blood clots.
Ginger helps in reducing respiratory problems. Ginger oil and ginger roots are an expectorant; it is very effective in respiratory problems like cold, flu, coughing and bronchitis.
Ginger is also very effective in removing mucus from lungs and throat and it is used in tea in India and neighboring countries.
It is well known that the combination of ginger and honey is an excellent treatment of respiratory problems.
Ginger also helps in preventing food poisoning. Since it is carminative and antiseptic, it is used treating food poisoning. Some people use it for the treatment of intestinal infections or bacterial dysentery.
Ginger helps to reduce vomiting or nausea. Researchers have proven that its root and oil can reduce pregnancy related vomiting in women.
Ginger is a powerful medicine for the treatment of ovarian cancer. Researchers have proven that ginger powder induces cellular death in ovarian cancer cells.
Ginger helps in preventing migraine headaches and provide relief by stopping the prostaglandin from causing migraine pain.
Ginger is a very useful medicine for hair care. Ginger juice is a very useful extract to control dandruff.
Ginger oil provides relief from mental stress, exhaustion, depression, restlessness and dizziness.
Ginger is a super food/spice and should be included in everyone's diet if they want a healthy diet. There is an exception though. People undergoing surgery should avoid ginger.
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