Ginger (Zingiber officinale)-Healing with Herbs

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)-Healing with Herbs

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the fragrant, whitish-brown, rhizome of the plant which can be used fresh as well as dried.

Benefits

• It is known to be effective in curing digestive system disorders.
• Ginger has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with nausea, morning sickness, vomiting and stomach-ache.
• It is used to cure colds, cough, respiratory problems and arthritis.
• The warming effect of Ginger promotes blood circulation. It may also help in coronary artery disease and other heart problems.

How to use Ginger

• Simmer freshly grated Ginger, let it steep for around 10 minutes, strain it into a cup and add a teaspoon of honey. This tea is an effective remedy for sore throats, colds, flu and mucus. You can also use dry Ginger powder to make this.
• Ginger tea, if taken after meals, stimulates digestion.
• Make a compress of Ginger to alleviate joint pains.
• Add Ginger infusion into bath water, it aids in colds and flu.