10 Health Benefits of Ginger
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Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention
A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness
A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.
Motion Sickness Remedy
Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Reduces Pain and Inflammation
One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.
Heartburn Relief
Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment
Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.
Migraine Relief
Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
Menstrual Cramp Relief
In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.
Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy
A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).
Good information about ginger and its uses .... New to hear this ...Thank u post more
I had a harsh cold/flu recently...and when I get sick like that...I burp a lot (lots of excess gas). I chop up a tablespoon of ginger, and steep it like a tea...and it really settles my stomach and relieve all my gas whether I'm burping or farting. the bonus is it really helps your sore throat, because of it's spicy properties
Thanks for the list ... ginger is also said to be beneficial in enhancing good circulation, so it may have benefits in reducing heart disease as well. In the digestive area it is good for heartburn, as mentioned, and also many feel that beyond this, it can help optimize digestion. In the Ayurvedic system of natural medicine it is often recommended to have a small piece of ginger just before a big meal, to get the digestion going.
I was on a sea cruise during hurricane Ike. It was terrible. The sea sickness pills made me billious. Ginger changed all that and we even went dancing on the 14th floor lounge at 2 am, although it was hard to keep footing while the room moved, but no more sea sickness. It sure helps with arthritis pain.
There is a wide range of benefits of ginger such as nausea, digestive problems, circulation and arthritis. Nausea caused during pregnancy or by travelling is one of the benefits of ginger root. Ginger is also known to have the ability to calm an upset stomach and to promote the flow of bile. Stomach cramps can be eased and circulation can also be improved. Ginger supports a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky which in turn reduces circulatory problems.
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Ginger has also been shown to clean and thin the blood thus positively affecting the heart and almost every other organ in the body.
It also has anti-cancer properties and is recognized as healthy by both modern and ancient systems of medicine.
my great great great grand father half americian indian
take ginger for years during
1940 my great father is great man that black wasn.t not allow to see the doctor
during that time ihave half Americian Indian in my blood
when my grandmother was alive
she go to the herb doctors
when i have the flu.while in the US Navy i learn different culture use herbs i learn a lots here in the US about the dollars
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The active constituents in ginger are polyphenolic compounds called gingerols, and have been shown to inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori, which is associated with the development of gastric and colon cancer.
according information above...I think ginger is also very useful for people with arthritis disease...thanks