Ginger : Benefits And Effects Of Ginger To Treat Many Diseases

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a hot fragrant spice made from rhizome of a plant.It is a flowering plant, in the family Zingiberaceae.Ginger is given the status of "a natural medicine chest" in ancient Ayurdevic medicine because the wonder spice has time tested, digestion-friendly properties and its numerous other health benefits.The root of underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed, fresh, powdered, dried as spice, in oil form, and as juice.

Ginger contains gingerols, capsaicin, beta-carotene, caffeic acid, curcumin, and salicylate as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds benefecial to health.Ginger has phenolic compounds to help relieve gastrointestinal irritation.

The Benefits of Ginger

• Decreases colon cancer risk.

Researcher on the study explained that by decreasing inflammatory, the risk of colon cancer is also likely to decrease.

• Treats inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
• Decrease the risk of obesity.
• Decreases diabetes disease.
• Decreases heart disease.
• Treats cold.
• Promotes a healthy complexion and hair.
• Increases energy.
• Improves loss of appetite
• Relieves the movement of food and fluids through the GL tract.
• Suppresses gastric contractions.
• Treats flu.
• Improves trouble swallowing in stroke victims.
• Decreases rheumatoid arthritis.

Some early evidence that ginger might be helpful for decreasing joint pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

• Helps recovery after surgery.
• Helps for muscle pain caused by exercise.
• Reduces the length and intensity of migraine pain.
• Helps for speeding up labor.
• Lowers cholesterol levels.
• Treats upset stomach (dyspepsia)

Some evidence suggested that taking a single dosage of 1,2 grams of ginger root powder, one (1) hour before eating speeds up, how quickly food empties out of the some in people with dyspepsia.

• Stimulates saliva and bile production.
• Reduces nausea and vomiting due to chemothetapy

Some evidence suggested that taking ginger by mouth might reduce nausea caused by chemotheraphy.

• Relieves gastrointestinal irritation.
• Treats inflammatory conditions.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Decreases symptoms of alcohol hangover.
• Reduces sudden respiratory system failure (Acute respiratory distress syndrome).
• Prevents motion sickness and seasickness.

Another study suggests that by taking 1-2 grams  of ginger increases the time before nausea starts and reduces the severity of nausea.

• Reduces weight.
• Improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.
• Reduces flatulence.
• Clears the microcirculatory channel of the body, including the clearing of sinuses that can flare up seasonally or during colder month.
• Treats pain.

The Effects of Ginger

The consumption of ginger  in excessive doses might cause heartburn, diarrhea, and general stomach discomfort.Some women have extra menstrual bleeding for consuming ginger excessively.Women in pregnancy use ginger in high doses or excessive doses that can cause miscarriage.Eventhough studies in pregnant women suggest that ginger can be used safely for morning sickness without harming the baby.It is better to talk the healthcare provider before using ginger.