Ginger is a widely used household spice and is one of the healthiest and most aromatic spices. Root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in the oil form or as juice.
Medicinal Compound Gingerol
The bioactive compound Gingerol present in ginger has proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is used in various traditional medicines, for example, to treat digestive problems, nausea, to fight flu and common cold.
Ginger extract is also effective against bacterial attack and reduces gum infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Treats Digestive problem
Ginger is known to relieve gastrointestinal irritation, stimulate saliva and suppress gastric contractions and helps in the movement of food and fluids through the GI(gastrointestinal) tract.
Provides relief from nausea and morning sickness
Ginger has been proven effective against nausea and vomiting post-surgery, and for patients undergoing chemotherapy. It’s effective in treating morning sickness in pregnancy related nausea.
Decrease Muscle Pain
The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger are effective in reducing advance muscle pain and exercise induced muscle soreness. Ginger helps in reducing the pain and stiffness in the joints.
Decrease Blood Sugars
A study conducted by University of Medical Science (Iran) has proved ginger’s effectiveness in reducing blood sugar levels and HbA1C in diabetic patients and have potent hypolipidemic effect.
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