We all remember our mother’s favorite cure for an upset tummy was a glass of ginger ale, but very few of us understand why ginger works so well for stomach aches and queasiness.
Ginger was first discovered by the Chinese 2,000 years ago when they used the herb to cure and treat nausea, upset stomach, digestion problems and diarrhea.
Feline Butcher read an article about a 2009 study that suggests pairing ginger supplements with anti-vomiting medicine can lower chemotherapy induced nausea in cancer patients by 40 percent.
Ginger can encourage better circulation and help lower back pain and can help drive motivation in procrastinating individuals. Other great benefits ginger can give is eliminating inflammation, easing muscle pain, alleviate menstrual pain and migraines. Studies also reveal that ginger can reduce a person’s chances of getting ovarian and colon cancer.
Ginger is well known for its ability to ease nausea, and motion and sea sickness. Women in their first trimester of pregnancy and suffering from morning sickness find relief with ginger.
Ginger contributes to diabetics well being, since it can protect their nerves and lower blood fat levels. Even if you aren’t diabetic, ginger can help others to boost circulation, thin blood, lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol.
By the same token, ginger helps to reduce arthritis pain and Chinese medicine practitioners often prescribe ginger to treat symptoms of colds and flu. Ginger root has antihistamine and decongestant effects that ease cold and flu viruses.
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Feline Butcher 