Healing Properties of Ginger

Ginger is a popular home remedy used for centuries in Asia for variety of ailments.  Ginger is a natural spice known for its aromatic smell and pungent taste. When used in food, it enhances the flavor of the food.  There are numerous health benefits associated with ginger. So, incorporating ginger in our daily routine will definitely  result in wholesome effects. Few health benefits of this natural medicine are:

Ginger for digestion : It is used to treat indigestion.  Consuming  two to three pieces of ginger after a heavy meal aids in digestion of fatty foods.

Ginger for nausea and motion sickness : It can cure nausea because it is believed that ginger root can relax and soothe stomach wall muscles, thereby giving relief from nausea. It also helps in motion sickness.  Chew an inch of ginger to treat vomiting and motion sickness.

Ginger for cold and cough treatment : Ginger helps in soothing the  muscular wall of respiratory tract. This gives relief to cold and cough. In a glass of water, add pepper powder, ginger,basil.  Allow them to boil. Strain the liquid, add 1  tablespoon of honey and drink thrice a day. Simple home remedy using ginger.

Ginger for menstrual relief : This helps in giving relief to menstrual cramps.  Prepare ginger tea, by slicing them and allow them to boil in a glass of water for few minutes and drink them.

Ginger for upset stomach : Chew a piece of ginger to calm an upset stomach.

Ginger for reducing pain and inflammation: Regular consumption of ginger in our food helps in treating  inflammation and pain because of its natural anti inflammatory properties.

Ginger lowers LDL cholesterol : Ginger extract helps in lowering the levels of  LDL or bad cholesterol by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the blood and the liver.

Ginger for heartburn : Consume a piece of ginger about half an hour before a meal will help in preventing heartburn.

Tips to select fresh ginger :

• It is always better to choose fresh ginger over dried one as it has high level of ginger ole as well as anti inflammatory properties.
• Always look for a ginger root which is firm, having a smooth skin, with few twists and joints as possible.
• Always peel the outer skin of the ginger.