What is Ginger Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and warm the body.
Qualities of Ginger
The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief qualities.
- Ginger is good for the respiratory system
- It is good to fight against colds and flu
- Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting
- Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease
- Relieves headaches and pains
- Helps to clear sore throats
- Good for upset stomach and indigestion.
- It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin
Some of the problems cured by Ginger
Colds/Flu
Kills influenza virus by improving immune system's ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
Increases Circulation
Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.
Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache
Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.
Women's Health
Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual cramps
Skin
Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff.
Stress Protection
Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves the stress
Arthritis
As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it helpful.
Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger cures following ailments
|  Asthma - Adults | Athlete's Foot | Acne |
| Boils/ Blisters | Cold Sores | Cuts |
| Cold | Flu | Gingivitis |
| Glandular Fever | Gum Infections | Head Lice |
| Infections | Insect Bites / Stings | Mosquito Bites |
| Mouth Ulcers | Mumps | Ringworm (tinea) |
| Skin Conditions - Antiseptic | Sore Throat | Warts |
With all the benefits to the average person, ginger should be included in the diet every day. Especially for a person who are suffering from heart problems, cold/flu, stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose of ginger combined with other herbs to enhance their effectiveness is part of a sensible, healthy diet.
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I just started using ginger then decided to do my research.Thank God I'm on the right path.
I had heard about the efficacy of raw ginger root to help with the common cold.
Around two weeks ago, I found myself with the symptoms (runny nose, stuffed head and sinusessneezaing, etc.) and aet about a large tablespoon of raw ginger root and washed it down with a highly citrus juice mixture (two lemons squeezed with one orange). Within 48 hours, ALL symptoms were completely gone!
The medicinal efficacy of ginger can not be over stressed
I started using ginger a few weeks ago. Just raw ginger washed down with ordinary water (just about the equivalent of 2 x large tablespoon of ginger a day)
Where my forehead felt hot before, It feels a lot cooler now. Less headaches, more energy and a good feeling of well being.
No side effects at all.
Today, I am also trying a proportion of onion as well to see what benefits that has. Apparently that has many too.
I have no sore throat or coughs etc.
A water/ginger mix is also nice and refreshing on the skin.
It is an amazing plant. It must have 100's of other uses.
For about a year now I have had pain in my shoulder similar to Bursitis. Nothing helped. I took a ginger root, peeled it, grated it, squeezed out the juice and drank it straight, probably a 1/2 - 1 tblsp. twice a day. Finally the pain is beginning to disappear. Helped with indigestion and asthma too.