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