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Recently, the popularity of ginger has been growing due to its exceptional properties.
It originates from China and is mainly used as a spice to flavor dishes. However, beverages are also made from it. A well-known example is ginger ale.
Abroad, instant ginger teas, ginger cookies, and other pastries are also very popular.
Besides its characteristic sharp taste, it offers a whole range of health effects. For example, if you chew a piece in your mouth, you will stimulate your appetite and at the same time stimulate the production of digestive juices.
Furthermore, chewing ginger effectively blocks nausea or the urge to vomit.
Diabetics are advised to drink ginger water in the morning on an empty stomach (a bit of fresh juice mixed with water) because it helps them regulate blood sugar during the day.
If you mix ginger with turmeric and make a paste, you can apply it to affected areas twice a day and treat muscle aches with it.
However, the examples above represent only some of the many uses of ginger. Now let’s recall a few more.
1. Reduces symptoms of cough and sore throat
Natural ginger remedies are extremely effective for common types of colds and sore throats.
All you need to do is slice the ginger, pour boiling water over the slices, let it steep for a while, and thus make ginger tea.
After it cools, you can flavor it with lemon and honey. This tea can effectively relieve sore throat pain and a stuffy nose.
2. Supports digestion and prevents bloating
In cases of digestive problems, ginger is a perfect remedy that will help you with such issues.
To soothe a sore stomach and reduce bloating, boil a few slices of chopped ginger in water, add honey, and drink this ginger decoction.
3. Promotes blood circulation
Grate 50 grams of ginger and squeeze out the juice. Mix it with 1 liter of warm water.
Then soak a towel or other fabric in it and apply it to problematic parts of the body affected by poor circulation.
4. Treats headaches
The combination of ginger, mint and cayenne pepper (i.e.) can work wonders for unbearable headaches and migraines.
The preparation of this home remedy is very simple: add a teaspoon of dried mint, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and several slices of ginger to a pot of boiling water.
Let the infusion steep for a few minutes, then add honey or stevia for sweetness. Drink the infusion afterwards.
You can also apply it topically in the form of compresses or wraps.
To increase the effect, add a teaspoon of powdered ginger to the infusion and apply the compress to your forehead. It should effectively reduce the headache.
5. Treats acid reflux
Drugs that block the production of stomach acid have an adverse effect on the stomach lining and also on the gastric sphincter that prevents acid from entering the esophagus.
As a result, these drugs can lead to the development of stomach ulcers, reflux, and even stomach cancer.
Ginger also offers an effective solution in this area. According to the journal Molecular Research and Food Nutrition, the compounds in this exceptional root are up to 6 times more effective than standard stomach medications.
6. Relieves toothaches
Thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can reliably relieve tooth pain.
All you have to do is take a slice of ginger and rub it on the sore gums. You can also prepare a ginger decoction, let it cool, and then use it to rinse your mouth.
7. Suppresses inflammation in the body
Ginger contains a substance called gingerol, which effectively fights inflammation at the cellular level.
One study conducted on patients suffering from rheumatic and muscle pains found that consuming ginger successfully reduced pain and swelling.
Ginger also positively affects other diseases caused by cellular inflammation, such as diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease.
8. Eases morning nausea
Ginger also provides relief in cases of morning nausea during menstruation or pregnancy.
However, in these cases women should consult their doctor or gynecologist before using ginger or any other herb or medication, just to be sure.
9. Stops the growth of cancer cells
Many studies point out that consuming ginger root reduces inflammation in the intestines, thereby effectively lowering the risk of colon cancer.
Furthermore, doctors at the Oncology Center at the University of Michigan have shown that the root of this amazing herb successfully stopped the growth of ovarian cancer cells. It also achieves great results with enlargement and prostate cancer in men.
It has even been shown that in cancer treatment ginger is more effective than the commonly applied standard chemotherapy.
