Monday, February 28, 2011

Benefits of Ginger


GingerGinger is a tuber that is consumed whole as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It is a root of the plant Zingiber officinale. Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many diseases. Here are some health benefits of Ginger:

  • It is a precious treasure of strength and energy. In winter it is use in tea, sauce and food.
  • It is used in constipation, gas, vomiting, cough, phlegm, colds, etc.
  • Prepare ginger juice and mix some honey, it is beneficial for tuberculosis.
  • Ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells according to university of Minnesota.
  • In problem of hiccup, take a piece of ginger and sucking. It is effective home remedy for hiccup.
  • Prepare fresh ginger juice and drink, it prevents urological diseases.
  • Prepare ginger juice and lemon juice and mix it. Apply this mixture on face and wash after 20 min. your skin will become fair.
  • Ginger rich in vitamin B6, it is effective in the treatment of morning sickness.
  • Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller. It Reduces Pain and Inflammation.
  • Ginger is an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.
  • Ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
  • Ginger has long been used as a home remedy for colds and the flu.

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