Ginger is not only a spice that has been used by Asian and Indian cultures for centuries; it is also one of the most effective medicinal products in existence. Ginger has a warm, slightly spicy aroma and is used as a tea, as a seasoning for seafood and hot dishes, as a powder in food additives and as a spice for sauces and bakery products.
New research confirms what has been known about ginger for over 5,000 years - it eliminates nausea, arthritis, migraine, premenstrual syndrome and indigestion, improves brain function and memory.
Ginger for nausea
A British medical journal has reviewed several studies that have been done about the benefits of ginger for nausea and vomiting. Researchers have found that research on ginger for seasickness, morning sickness, and chemotherapy-induced nausea showed positive results for ginger and found it effective.
Relief of premenstrual syndrome from ginger
For women with PMS, scientists from the University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran compared ginger capsules with two different types of anti-inflammatory drugs. It was attended by 150 women, and they were divided into three groups. In the ginger group, 250 mg was taken. capsules of ginger root powder. Members of other groups received anti-inflammatory drugs (mefenamic acid or ibuprofen capsules).
The severity of symptoms in women, pain relief and satisfaction with treatment were compared between groups after one menstrual cycle. At the end of the five-month study, ginger showed that it is effective as a medicine with pain relief and relief.
Ginger to improve cognitive abilities (reasoning, thinking and remembering)
In a journal of evidence-based medicine and alternative medicine, a study was published, the purpose of which was to determine the effect of ginger extract on the cognitive function of 60 healthy middle-aged women. After taking either the place or ginger during the study period, the women were assessed using a series of tests that analyzed their working memory, decision-making ability and other mental functions.
They found that the ginger group has mental abilities and improved working memory, and ginger is an effective cognitive enhancer for middle-aged women.
Ginger for arthritis
Arthritis causes pain, swelling and decreased movement of the joints. It can occur in any joint, but it usually affects the arms, knees, hips, or spine.
Osteoarthritis destroys cartilage in the joints. Cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement, but when the cartilage is lost, the bones merge, which can damage the joint.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means that arthritis is the result of the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. It can affect parts of the body between joints, such as the eyes, mouth and lungs.
A recent study published in the journal Arthritis found that standardized ginger extract is just as effective as the anti-inflammatory drug betamethasone for both types of arthritis, but without many of the side effects that the drug is known for (fluid accumulation, nausea, adrenal suppression, insomnia and depression).
In summary, ginger is a true leader in the field of medicinal herbs. To take advantage of the wide range of health benefits of using ginger, look for it in health food stores in the form of capsules, tablets or tea, or use them when cooking and baking.
