8 Health Benefits Of Ginger | Benefits Of Ginger For Health
Channel: Nutrient Miracles
Date: 2022-06-21

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Did you know? In numerous Asian countries, ginger has been used medicinally since around 400 B.C. 

What is ginger? It is a root or the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. It is a knotted, thick, beige stem (a rhizome). The stem is usually about a foot above ground with long, narrow, ribbed, green leaves, and white or yellowish flowers.

The Chinese have been using ginger to help with digestion, treat upset stomachs, diarrhea, nausea, heart conditions, colic and arthritis. It has also been used to treat the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches and PMS.

The current research shows the following benefits of ginger:

GI Stress - helps any digestive disruption
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-tumor
Antioxidant
Promotes brain health
Fights infection - Increases T cells in human blood
Lowers cholesterol
Improves fertility

Available forms:
Dried ginger root
Distilled oil
Extracts
Tinctures
Capsules

How to eat ginger:
Make a tea
Add it to a stir fry
Make a salad dressing
Ginger bread
Ginger ale
Ginger snaps

Different names:
African ginger
Black ginger
Jamaican ginger
Zingiber officinale

Dosage and Interactions:
Ginger should not be given to children under the age of 2.
Adults should NOT take more than 4g of ginger per day.
Herbs such as ginger can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs or supplements.
Always consult with a health care provider and/or a qualified person in the field of botanical medicine.

Ginger may also interact with with prescription and over-the-counter medications, especially:
Blood-thinning medications
Diabetes medications
High blood pressure medications

References:
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/ginger
https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/food-nutrition-and-diet/health-benefits-of-ginger
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019938/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265990#_noHeaderPrefixedContent

DISCLAIMER:
Always check with your healthcare provider about dosages, side effects, and drug interactions.
We will always include our sources/references, please conduct your own research and let us know your experience in the comments.

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