Health Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger was used in ancient times as a food preservative and to help treat digestive problems. To treat digestive problems, Greeks would eat ginger wrapped in bread. Eventually ginger was added to the bread dough creating that wonderful treat many around the globe love today:

Ginger has long been renowned for its use in cooking and for its aromatic smell, but did you know that there are also many health benefits of ginger root such as curing nausea and helping with digestion.
The flavor of Ginger is characterized by its unique combination of lemon/citrus, soapy and musty/earthy flavor notes. It is warming to taste.

The powdered, dried form of ginger has a more spicy, intense flavor and is often used in baking (gingerbread, gingersnaps, ginger cookies).
* 1 pound fresh ginger = about 2 2/3 cups chopped
* 1 pound ground ginger = 5 cups
* 1 ounce = 5 Tablespoons

Ginger is supposedly more effective than Dramamine in combating motion sickness.

There is a wide range of benefits of ginger such as nausea, digestive problems, circulation and arthritis. Nausea caused during pregnancy or by travelling is one of the benefits of ginger root. Ginger is also known to have the ability to calm an upset stomach and to promote the flow of bile. Stomach cramps can be eased and circulation can also be improved. Ginger supports a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky which in turn reduces circulatory problems.

Ginger oil used for massage can help relieve painful arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is often included in many herbal decongestants and can help to minimise the symptoms of respiratory conditions, colds and allergies.

With all the benefits of ginger and continuing research, the ginger root is fast becoming a very popular medicinal herb.

Health Benefits of Ginger Listing:
* Soothes Common Cold Symptoms, Including Respiratory Infections
* Eases Menstrual Cramps
* Relieves Headaces
* Helps Stop Diarrhea
* Believed to Have Anti-Cancer Properties
* Stimulates Digestion
* Naturally Freshens Breath
* Relieves Nausea, Including Dizzyness from Motion Sickness
* Helps Lower Cholesterol
* Relieves Gas and Bloating