Benefits of Ginger and its Tea
Ginger helps to alleviate seasickness to a cold. Find out how he can give you a helping hand
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More than two thousand years ago, the Chinese already knew the benefits of ginger. They used it to treat nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Today, we know that this root is also beneficial in combating many other ailments.
One study found that ginger supplements, taken in conjunction with medications that inhibit vomiting, reduced nausea from chemotherapy by 40% in the patients studied. Research has also shown that it can minimize muscle pain, eliminate inflammation, help with menstrual pain and migraine.
Other health benefits of ginger:
Helps prevent migraine
Rich in potassium (415 mg) and magnesium (43 mg), nutrients that stimulate better blood circulation, ginger facilitates the pumping of blood to the brain. This helps prevent long-term headaches and migraine symptoms.
Relieves nausea
Ginger is a commonly used natural remedy to treat seasickness. How it works is not fully understood. However, experts in the field believe that ginger compounds may work similarly to conventional seasickness remedies. A study published by the platform PubMed showed that it can be effective in treating nausea in pregnancy (although its safety has not been proven in this case). Another study published by the same platform showed that ginger could be a home remedy for nausea in people undergoing chemotherapy.
Another study that analyzed a compilation of studies on the effectiveness and safety of using ginger as a home remedy for motion sickness in pregnancy concluded that consuming ginger can be an effective way to reduce motion sickness during the first few months of pregnancy. However, uncertainty remains regarding the maximum safe dose, the appropriate duration of treatment, the consequences of overdose, and possible drug and herbal interactions.
Some studies even report that ginger is as effective as some prescription drugs, with fewer negative side effects. There is no consensus on the most effective dosage, but most of the above studies provided participants with 0.5 to 1.5 grams of dry ginger per day.
Ginger is safe for most people to use. However, you may need to limit your ginger intake if you are prone to low blood pressure or hypoglycaemia, or if you are taking blood thinners.
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Although there are few studies on ginger, those performed on healthy pregnant women have reported a low risk of side effects. Thus, most experts consider ginger to be a safe and effective remedy for the treatment of motion sickness in pregnancy (see studies here: 1, 2, 3, 4).
Reduces complications due to diabetes
Studies show that ginger can reduce protein levels in the urine and reverse proteinuria, which is excessive loss of protein through the urine, the most common cause of which is diabetes. The root can also protect the nerves in diabetics and lower blood fat levels.
"Ginger can help increase circulation, thin the blood, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol," Laurie Steelsmith told the website Mother Nature Network, a doctor with a degree in natural medicine and author of the book “Natural Choices for Women's Health" ("Natural Choices for Women's Health” - in free translation).
Alleviates Arthritis Pain
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal Osteoarthritis Cartilageconcluded that patients with painful arthritis of the knee who received ginger experienced less pain and loss of movement than those who received the placebo.
Fights flu and cold symptoms
Chinese doctors commonly prescribe ginger to treat cold and flu symptoms. The root acts as an antihistamine and decongestant, fighting symptoms. Ginger is also good for sore throats, see more in the article 18 remedy options for sore throat.
a shot of ginger tea
Many people take ginger tea to lose weight, for its thermogenic properties, to cure colds and even to improve blood circulation. To make the tea, peel off a piece of about two inches and slice. Boil the sliced pieces together with about two glasses of water for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey and a little squeezed lemon. You can eat the ginger slices after drinking the tea. In addition to ginger, learn about 20 other foods that also help you lose weight with health.
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In addition to the health benefits, ginger along with apple can become a great natural flavoring for the home, learn to make this and other types of natural flavorings in the "Do it yourself: natural flavoring" material.
Ginger capsules or even its powdered version, which can also be used as a seasoning in food preparation, are already readily available in common markets. Consult your doctor if you want to opt for the consumption of the root in capsules, especially if you are already using other medications constantly, as this is a more concentrated version than consumption in nature.
