Ginger is spicy, fragrant, warming and wonderful!
This lovely spice has been revered for its amazing flavor in cooking and hailed as a universal medicine by the people of China and India after its discovery in South East Asia more than 5,000 years ago.
Ginger is an amazing source of Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Copper and Vitamin B6. It is a source of gingerol, which is in the capsicum family and has powerful antioxidant capabilities.
Researchers around the world are finally catching on to the ancient ways and confirming that the use of ginger is effective for a wide array of conditions and diseases including:
NAUSEA: Ginger can be used to combat nausea, even when induced by chemotherapy. It also is recommended for pregnancy-related morning sickness. Suggested dose is 1 gram of ginger per day taken for a duration no longer than four days. Relief usually comes within 30 minutes of ingestion.
ARTHRITIS: It has been shown to also works well for arthritis without the side effects of many anti-inflammatory drugs. It warms, comforts and soothes aching joints while the antioxidants clear the joints of impurities allowing fresh blood to flow into the previously painful areas.
MOVEMENT: Ginger has been shown to improve flexibility and movement of muscles and bones.
DIGESTION: Ginger can improve digestion by neutralizing acids and increasing digestive juices speeding up the movement of food through the body. For immediate relief drink 6-8oz of ginger tea, chew on a piece of fresh ginger, or use ginger essential oil.
BREATHING: It also reduces respiratory issues such as colds, coughs, flu, asthma, and shortness of breath.
MOTION SICKNESS: Ginger can be used as a natural preventative to motion sickness with no side effects. Drink a cup of ginger tea or 3-4 capsules every 15 min for an hour before travel.
OVARIAN CANCER: Used to fight ovarian cancer, the powdered form has been shown to induce cell death in cells to which it is applied. The rate of cell death is similar to or higher than with chemotherapy with no side effects.
CHOLESTEROL: It has been shown to lower cholesterol. It is as an antioxidant also strengthens the heart muscles and inhibits LDL oxidation.
A MIGRAINE: This spice has been shown to help prevent migraines and reduce the incidence of a migraine in those who take it regularly. It works by not allowing the blood vessels to become inflamed. It is suggested to take it as soon as you feel it coming on to prevent a headache from turning into a migraine. Take as fresh sliced or capsules.
BLOOD CLOTS: It can help prevent blood clots – Its action is similar to that of aspirin, unlike aspirin ginger calms the stomach. It inhibits clumping of platelets in the blood more effectively than onion or garlic.
COLD & FLU: Cold & Flu prevention or treatment, add to raw honey and lemon juice. Boosts the immune system during the cold and flu season. Warm ginger tea is safe, easy to prepare and great to have on hand.
This spice is great to have on hand in your kitchen or medicine cabinet (or both).
FORMS:
FRESH – You can usually find it at your local market in raw chunks of ginger root
CAPSULES – Powdered ginger can be kept on hand in capsule form.
ESSENTIAL OIL – which can be used topically or internally depending on the purity of brand.
CANDIED – – found at local health food stores is great for kids as it is dried and coated with cane sugar so it’s more palatable for those who like sweets.
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