Ginger Benefits
General Description :
Ginger is the common name for the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale.
The stem extends roughly 12 inches above ground with long, narrow, ribbed, green leaves, and white or yellowish-green flowers.
Ginger comes from the root of the ginger plant.
Source :
The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, known to originate in China and then spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean.
Uses :
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Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste.
- Ginger is used in spices, into candy and as a flavoring for cookies, crackers and cake.
Medicinal Uses :
-Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat problems such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, coughing, and rheumatism.
- Ginger is also used to treat inflammatory joint diseases including rheumatism and arthritis.
- Ginger compounds are active against a form of diarrhea which is the leading cause of infant death in developing countries
- Ginger has been found effective for treating nausea caused by seasickness and morning sickness.
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Ginger benefits to lowers cholesterol levels.
- The antioxidant properties of ginger have been shown in various investigations.
NOTE: Generally Ginger benefits in many ways, but taking ginger could be harmful for individuals with a low platelet count who have nausea and vomiting as side effects of chemotherapy.
Individuals who take aspirin or other medications that lengthen clotting time should consult a physician before taking large quantities of ginger.