The wonders of ginger...

For those ginger lovers out there, I wanted to share some of it's amazing health benefits. If you aren't a ginger lover, you might become one after reading about the many medicinal properties it has. Now, when I mention ginger, I am talking about the fresh root, called a rhizome, not the powdered form.
When I open up my small pocket herbal dictionary and look under the ginger section, there are so many things on the list that ginger can treat or prevent. We always laugh in my house because whenever someone asks us what kind of remedy can be used for this or that, the answer is often "ginger"!
 Here are some of the many ways ginger can help. Its a long list, but by no means is it a complete one.
Analgesic- pain reliever
Anthelminitic- treats stomach problems and some stomach parasites
Antiarthritic
Antibacterial
Antidiarrheal
Antiemetic- treats nausea
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antispasmodic- treats muscle spasms
Antitussive- treats coughing
Carminative- treats stomach upset and flatulence
Circulatory stimulant
Diaphoretic- causes sweating (good for releasing toxins and aiding fevers)
Hypotensive- reduces blood pressure
Immune stimulant
Synergist-enhances the effectiveness of other herbs or medicines

Ginger is used across the world for treating a large range of viral infections and has antimicrobial actions as well (kills viruses, bacteria and micro-organisms.)

Lets put it this way, ginger can be used for almost anything!
It will treat respiratory viruses, calm nausea, treat colds and flu, reduce fever, reduce coughing, it will provide pain relief, help relieve anxiety and so much more. Plus, it tastes so good and you can find it anywhere!
There are different way to use ginger, depending on the condition you are trying to treat. You can juice a whole bunch and drink it with raw honey and lemon for a respiratory infection or you can boil it in water and drink as a tea to help calm and warm your stomach. You can grate it and eat some raw in your salad! I hope you all get out and try this wonder drug.
Have a great day everyone.
Mishi