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Use of Ginger

People have been using ginger for centuries. It also found in many homemade or traditional herbal medicines. It has been said to help provide relief for conditions as diverse as asthma, painful menstruation, migraines, indigestion and infection and is said to promote vitality and longevity.


Use of ginger: Reduces Nausea and Vomiting, Cures Food poisoning, Alleviates High Blood Pressure, Reduces risk of Cardiovascular diseases, Cures Stomach Problems, Reduces respiratory problems, Reduces Inflammation and Pain, Lowers LDL (bad) Cholesterol, Migraine Relief, Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Reduces Stress, Hair loss problem.

Research has proved that ginger root and its oil is also effective against nausea, motion sickness and vomiting. Ginger improves and stimulates circulation and relaxes the muscles surrounding blood vessels, facilitating the flow of blood throughout the body. Ginger root and ginger oil is often used for stomach upsets. It is one of the best remedies for indigestion, stomach ache, dyspepsia, colic, spasms, diarrhea, flatulence and other stomach and bowel related problems. Ginger or ginger oil is often added in numerous food preparations, especially in India, as it helps in improving digestion. Ginger tea is also used for relieving stomach problems. Ginger is effective in various respiratory problems such as cold, cough, flu, asthma, bronchitis and breathlessness. The health benefit of honey and ginger in treating respiratory problems is well known.

Many people use ginger oil as a measure to prevent as well as cure heart diseases. Preliminary research has indicated that ginger may be helpful in reduction of cholesterol levels and prevention of blood clotting. With reduced cholesterol levels and blood clotting the chances of blockage of blood vessels decrease thereby reducing incidences of heart strokes. Extract of ginger is often used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation. Research has now proved that its anti-inflammatory properties can be attributed to the presence of the substance named Zingibain. It is analgesic in nature and reduces pain caused by muscle aches, arthritis, rheumatisms, headache, migraine, etc. Ginger oil or paste of ginger is often massaged on aching muscles to remove muscle strain. It is further believed that regular use of ginger leads to reduction of prostaglandins which are the compounds associated with pain. Hence ginger helps in pain relief.

Ginger can be used for treating food poisoning. It is also used for treating intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery. Ginger root extract can help reduce the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the body, reducing the risk of developing heart disease. Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels. Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Ginger oil, being an essential oil is stimulating and therefore relives depression, mental stress, exhaustion, dizziness, restlessness and anxiety.
Ginger is useful for hair care as well. Usage of the juice of ginger is useful in controlling dandruff. Again, people going into surgery or those who bleed easily should avoid ginger as well since it can cause bleeding.

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