Ginger

Ginger has been used for over two thousand years to treat a number of health problems. Many years ago Ginger was considered a treasure by some historical figures, for the valued spice it contains Zingiber officinale.

Ginger is perhaps the best and most sattvic (life-supporting) of the spices. Ginger also called vishwabhesaj, the universal medicine by Dr Vasant Lad.

Ginger is a remarkably safe herb. No modern pharmaceutical can compete with gingers range of therapeutic properties and absence of adverse side effects. Research has proven that the natural ingredients in ginger are both beneficial and in some cases can prevent several health problems.

Ginger offers a variety of therapeutic effect which modern drugs can not rival. Ginger has shown that it can assist with the many health issues including; Arthritis, Colds, Flu and Morning Sickness.

Benefits Of Ginger

Anti-inflammatory – reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms, without directly antagonizing the causative agent: denoting agents such as antihistamines and glucocoritcoids.
Antibacterial – destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria.
Antioxidant – an agent that inhibits oxidation and thus prevents rancidity of oils or fats or the deterioration of other materials through oxidative processes.
Antiulcer Treatment – inhibiting the development of ulcers or lesions on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, caused by superficial loss of tissue, usually from inflammation.
Arthritis – research has proven that pain, inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis can subside or relieved through the digestion of ginger over a certain amount of time.
Circulation – ginger has been shown to affect positively circulation. Gingers beneficial effects have also been demonstrated in external treatments with dramatic results.
Colds and Flu – the historic observation that ginger is a cold remedy is a result of a combination of principles actions including eicosanoid balance, probiotic support, antitoxic and cytoprotective influences.
Digestion Conditions - some of gingers most remarkable effects occur in the digestive system. It reduces gastric volume and secretions of pepsin and hydrochloric acid.
Migraines – a recently published case history of migraine sufferers who experienced relief from ginger comparable to a prescribed drug, hence referring to gingers anti-inflammatory potential.
Morning Sickness – the anti nausea effect of ginger are well documented, due to the digestive stimulation and enzymes naturally found in ginger.
Motion sickness – it has been reported that ginger modulates or more technically, acts as an antagonist at receptor sites of this amine, explaining ginger’s effectiveness in treating motion sickness.
Rheumatism and Musculoskeletal disorders - study have proven that when ginger is used on patients with muscular discomfort they experienced relief in pain.
Sore Throat - numerous studies have reported the benefits of the application of ginger for sore throats, mumps, and laryngitis.
Vomiting – vomiting can arise from many factors, ginger helps to reduces gastric volume and secretions of pepsin and hydrochloric acid.