1. Common Ailments
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion and is used for wind, colic, irritable bowel, loss of appetite, chills, cold, flu, poor circulation, menstrual cramps, toothaches, dyspepsia (bloating, heartburn, flatulence), indigestion and gastrointestinal problems such as gas and stomach cramps.
2. Anti-inflammatory
Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb and there has been much recent interest in its use for joint problems.
3. Aches & Pains
It has also been indicated for arthritis, fevers, headaches, toothaches, coughs, bronchitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, to ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood-pressure and aid in preventing internal blood clots
4. Motion Sickness
It is well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea resulting from chemotherapy, motion sickness, pregnancy, and surgery.
5. Blood Cleaner
It is a warming remedy, ideal for boosting the circulation, lowering high blood pressure and keeping the blood thin in higher doses.
6. Herbal Tea
Ginger root can be made into herbal tea, known in the Philippines as salabat. Drink this tea to ease gut inflammation and boost your liver health.
7. Cancer
Ginger root was recently the subject of a startling new research report presented at The American Association for Cancer research conference in Phoenix. In the study, ginger actually suppressed cancer cells suggesting that the herb was able to fuel apoptosis or the death of the cancer cells. Ginger has been shown to work against skin, ovarian, colon and breast cancer. But it had not been shown to halt the progression of cancer until now.
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