| GINGER AND ITS MEDICINAL USES | | | | the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual |
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| What is Ginger | | | | |
| | | | Skin |
| Ginger is a strengthening food that has long | | | | |
| been used to maintain health. Ginger has a | | | | Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected |
| long history of both culinary and medicinal | | | | wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused |
| use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian | | | | by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for |
| medicines. In ancient China, ginger was | | | | burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, |
| regarded as a healing gift from God and was | | | | herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff. |
| commonly used to cleanse and warm the body. | | | | |
| | | | Stress Protection |
| Qualities of Ginger | | | | |
| | | | Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of |
| The major active ingredients in ginger are | | | | adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves |
| terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. | | | | the stress |
| These two, and other active ingredients in | | | | |
| ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, | | | | Arthritis |
| circulation, and constipation relief | | | | |
| qualities. | | | | As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory |
| | | | agent, some arthritic victims may find it |
| Ginger is good for the respiratory system | | | | helpful. |
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| It is good to fight against colds and flu | | | | Ginger is sometimes recommended as an |
| | | | alternative to aspirin for people who can not |
| Ginger offers substantial protection from | | | | take aspirin because of its irritating effect |
| stroke and heart attack because of its | | | | on the gastrointestinal tract. |
| ability to prevent blood clotting | | | | |
| | | | Ginger cures following ailments |
| Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in | | | | |
| the battle against cardiovascular disease | | | | Asthma - Adults |
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| Relieves headaches and pains | | | | Athlete's Foot |
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| Helps to clear sore throats | | | | Acne |
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| Good for upset stomach and indigestion. | | | | Boils/ Blisters |
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| It is very effective as a cleansing agent | | | | Cold Sores |
| through the bowels and kidneys and also | | | | |
| through the skin | | | | Cuts |
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| Some of the problems cured by Ginger | | | | Cold |
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| Colds/Flu | | | | Flu |
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| Kills influenza virus by improving immune | | | | Gingivitis |
| system's ability to fight infections. Ginger | | | | |
| also relieves headaches. | | | | Glandular Fever |
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| Increases Circulation | | | | Gum Infections |
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| Increases the muscular contractions of the | | | | Head Lice |
| heart atria, there by increase in overall | | | | |
| circulation. Ginger has been proven to | | | | Infections |
| prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood | | | | |
| pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central | | | | Insect Bites / Stings |
| nervous system controlling the heart and | | | | |
| respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce | | | | Mosquito Bites |
| serum cholesterol, which can slow down | | | | |
| circulation. | | | | Mouth Ulcers |
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| Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness | | | | Mumps |
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| Ginger is one of the most effective herbal | | | | Ringworm (tinea) |
| remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning | | | | |
| Sickness. | | | | Skin Conditions - Antiseptic |
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| Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache | | | | Sore Throat |
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| Ginger Root increases production of saliva in | | | | Warts |
| the mouth and dramatically increases | | | | |
| digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to | | | | With all the benefits to the average person, |
| additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also | | | | ginger should be included in the diet every |
| contains a very effective digestive enzyme | | | | day. Especially for a person who are |
| zingibain. | | | | suffering from heart problems, cold/flu, |
| | | | stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose |
| Women's Health | | | | of ginger combined with other herbs to |
| | | | enhance their effectiveness is part of a |
| Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as | | | | sensible, healthy diet. |