Ginger Health Benefits

Ginger can be an effective home remedy for heart ailments, indigestion, joint pain, ulcers, PMS and respiratory issues.

Ginger Origin

Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. Cultivation began in Asia, but has now spread to other parts of the world like West Africa and the Carribean. Ginger is a commonly used spice in Asian cuisine and has many medicinal properties.

Ginger Medicinal Properties

Raw ginger is thermogenic, laxative, carminative and digestive. Dry ginger has laxative, stomachic, stimulant, appetizer, thermogenic, anthelmentic, aphrodisiac, expectorant and carminative properties.

Ginger Home Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• Natural Remedy For Arthritis

  Ginger contains a chemical called Zingibain which is analgesic in nature and reduces pain caused by muscle aches, arthritis, headache, migraine, etc. Ginger oil or ginger paste can be added to the massaging oil to soothe the aching muscles. A decoction of dry ginger and castor roots can be taken every morning for lubrication of the joints and relief from pain. Regular use of ginger leads to the reduction of prostoglandis which are the compounds associated with pain. Thus ginger has a multi-faceted application in Arthritis. Read other Arthritis Home Remedies.

• Therapy For Heart Ailments

  Ginger is helpful in the reduction of cholesterol levels and prevention of blood clotting. Ginger can be a useful addition to the diet.

• Ginger Relieves Menstrual Cramps

  Ginger tea relieves menstrual cramps and irregular periods.

• Earache Relief

  Lukewarm ginger juice is instilled in the ear to clear the infection. Read other Ear ache Home Remedies.

• Ginger Cures Respiratory Illnesses

  Since ginger root is a good expectorant, it is effective in various respiratory problems like cold, cough, flu, asthma, bronchitis and breathlessness. Consuming ginger decoction sweetened with honey loosens the mucus from the throat and lungs. Read other Cold Home Remedies.

• Home Remedy For Digestive Disorders

  Ginger root is very effective against nausea, motion sickness and vomiting. Consume ginger decoction with added honey and cardamom for this ailment. For loss of appetite, mix trikatu(rock salt, pepper and long pepper) in some ginger juice and gargle. For diarrhea, consume a decoction of dry ginger and khas khas root. Read other Indigestion Home Remedies.

• Soothing For Ulcers

  Ginger has anti-bacterial properties and is used to treat gastritis and infections caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Ginger has the ability to neutralize the secretion of certain gastric acids which cause ulcers. Cosumption of ginger decoction in milk or water is recommended for this condition.

• Ginger Eczema Remedy

  Ginger is a very good anti-inflammatory agent, and it can be used to effectively cure cases of Eczema. It stops the inflammation of skin caused mainly due to the over-consumption of processed sugar. A regular intake of ginger capsules and ginger flavored tea can be useful in getting rid of the blisters and inflammation on the skin. Read other Eczema Home Remedies.

Indian Language Glossary:

English	Latin	Sanskrit	Hindi	Marathi	Tamil	Telugu	Malayalam	Kannada
Ginger	Zingiber officinarum	Ardrakam	Adarak	Ale	Inci	Allamu	Erukkilangu, Inji	Hasisunti