10 Healing Benefits of Ginger
Ginger also known as Adrak, the root or the rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been a popular spice and herbal medicine for thousands of years. Ginger can be consumed fresh or in dried and powdered form. It can also be used in juice form or as oil. Ginger tea is one of the most famous teas of the India used for medicinal purposes especially in the winter season.
COUGH AND SORE THROAT Ginger is one of the most famous natural cures for cough. The ginger has to be partially sliced and boiled and to ensure potency, should be crushed a bit before boiling. This will help to draw out the active ingredients. Drinking ginger as a tea will ease sore throat, non-stop coughing and even congestion.
NAUSEA Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea is a common home remedy for nausea during cancer treatment. Pregnant women experiencing morning sickness can safely use ginger to relieve nausea and vomiting, often in the form of ginger lozenges or candies.
COLD Ginger is a natural antiviral which helps to fight against illness and bacteria that causes cold. It helps to stimulate perspiration that cleanses the system and brings down body temperature. It acts as an antihistamine and decongestant that helps to ease colds symptoms. It is a natural pain and fever reducer and also a mild sedative.
HEADACHE AND STRESS RELIVER