The Health Benefits of Ginger!

Ginger is a flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae; it produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into yellow flowers. Flesh of ginger rhizome can be yellow, white or red in color. Ginger rhizome is covered with a brownish skin that may either be thick or thin. 

The ginger root is widely used as a spice or a medicine for centuries. Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger adds a special flavor and zest to Asian stir fries and many fruit and vegetable dishes. Nowadays, ginger root extract is sold in health - food stores or online services. 

 Ginger has been used in China and India for more than 5,000 years to treat many types of ailments, below are some examples:

 Common cold: The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract which primarily affects the nose. It is caused by a number of different types of viruses. The symptoms of common cold include cough, sore throat, sneezing and runny nose and these symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. The common cold is a self-limited condition and can generally be managed at home. If you have a trouble with common cold, try home remedies, for example: a cup of ginger tea.


The ginger root can acts as an antihistamine and decongestant, two cold-easing effects that can help with symptoms. In addition, washing your hands and staying away from people with colds will help you avoid colds.  

Diarrhea: Diarrhea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day; it can be defined absolutely diarrhea and relative diarrhea. The causes of diarrhea may include allergies to certain foods, disease of the intestines, laxative abuse, digestive tract surgery, competitive running, and some cancers. 

In addition, diarrheal infection can be spread through dirt hand, contaminated food or water, some pets, and direct contact with fecal matter, etc.

 Diarrhea can make you feel weak and dehydrated which can leadto serious illness. Fortunately, diarrhea can be cured by natural medicine - ginger root. 

Arthritis: Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints and can affect anyone from young children to seniors. Arthritis is the leading chronic health condition and a major cause of disability in the United States, and it afflicts almost 40 million Americans. 

Arthritis can be grouped into several types, including: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout (gouty arthritis), psoriatic arthritis and traumatic arthritis. 

The symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness, swelling in the joints. You might have arthritis if you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around.  

 For arthritis patients, ginger root is a very good home remedy without side effects. Studies show that patients with painful arthritis in the knee who are given vs. a placebo experienced significantly less pain and loss of movement compared to those taking the placebo. 

On the other hand, physical therapy for arthritis include heat or ice, massage, water therapy, and splints or orthotics to support joints and help improve their position. 

 How to Take: Grate some ginger root and put it in your juicer, along with carrots and apples and a little lemon juice. Combine ginger, soy sauce, olive oil and garlic to make a wonderful salad dressing. 

To enjoy a fresh ginger tea - simmer a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain and stir in fresh lemon juice and sweetener if desired. In short, there are three ways to consume ginger: ginger tea, fresh ginger and ginger extract in your daily life.