Ginger Herb

Ginger is an important herb and has been used for centuries in cooking as well as for treating various ailments. Ginger is mostly used in its root form for cooking purposes. It is also commonly available in the dried and powdered form as well.

 

Nutritional Information

The nutritional information for ginger is as follows. It is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese, it is low in cholesterol, and it has very negligible amounts of saturated fats and sodium. Ginger is also known to help cure migraines, constipation, and even hypertension, owing to the magnesium content. Since ginger is rich in potassium as well, it becomes important to the body's overall well-being.

Health Benefits and Therapeutic Uses of Ginger Herb:

 

Medicinal uses of ginger have been expounded for centuries, and it continues to be used as a popular home remedy. It contains a compound called gingerol that is responsible for its healing properties. Some of its benefits are enlisted as under.

1.    Ginger is used in the treatment of nausea caused by motion sickness and pregnancy in women. A popular home remedy suggests ingesting ginger powder at least an hour before travelling in order to prevent motion sickness.

2.    Ginger uses for health also include combating the common cold symptoms like a sore throat and a heavy head. Hot ginger tea drunk a few times a day helps to alleviate the symptoms.

3.    Ginger tea benefits include helping to relax and soothe tired muscles. A ginger tea compress placed over the affected area can help in doing this. As it is known for its hot properties, it is useful for healing purposes.

4.    Ginger is also known to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart diseases in the long run. Ancient Chinese medicine believed that ginger was essential to maintain a strong and healthy heart.

5.    Ginger oil uses for stomach upsets such as flatulence and diarrhea are also well known. It also helps to treat food poisoning cases due to its carminative properties.

It is also believed that ginger helps to aid digestion. This can be seen in Japanese restaurants where thin slices of ginger are served along with the meal.

 

Precautions/Side Effects/Warnings: Side effects of ginger include an upset stomach if eaten in large quantities. Also, people with ulcers should consult their physician before consuming ginger.