Health Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger is a flowering herb that thrives in Southeast Asia. There are more than 85 species of ginger. It is also grown in the West Indies, China, India, Japan, Africa, and southern Florida. The most common ginger is 2 to 3 feet tall with thick fleshly roots. Ginger is a herb without equal dealing with sea sickness, air sickness, and other kind of motion sickness. It has aromatic, diuretic, carminative, stimulant, and diaphoretic properties.

Ginger cleanses the system through perspiration. When taken hot, the ginger tea is good for suppressed menstruation and scanty urine. Ginger brings heat to the system and stimulates digestion. It raises the body temperature when taken in frequent doses.

Ginger reduces flatulent colic. When taken with laxative herbs, it makes their effects more milder. Ginger cleanses the colon, fights inflammation, reduces spasms and cramps. When taken at the onset of common cold, it eases the effects of its symptoms.

Ginger is also good for coughs, cramps, indigestion, headaches, spasms of the colon, nausea, sinus congestion, morning sickness, and stomach spasm. Ginger is a strong antioxidant, and a very effective germ killer for sores and wounds. Chewing the rootstock of ginger stimulates the flow of saliva, and soothes the sore throat. It is very effective in the treatment of coughs.

Ginger is good for bowel disorders, fever, hot flashes, arthritis,, muscle pains, indigestion, and vomiting. It protects the stomach and the liver. Ginger fomentation is used for the treatment of mumps.

Ginger tea is a better alternative for coffee. It has no addictive effects of caffein, and free from stimulating chemicals or substances. When taken regularly, it makes the skin healthy, clear, and shiny. Ginger is also used to relieve the hoarseness of voice, and to improve it.