USES OF GINGER

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Ginger is highly valued in industrial, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries. However some of its health benefits includes among others;
1.       Fresh ginger is useful in the treatment of fevers, headache, pains and discomfort of aching muscles in the body.

2.       It is used also in the treatment of joint stiffness and neuralgia (acute pain along a nerve).

3.       Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.

4.       Ginger has the ability to stimulate the circulatory system which helps in bringing about an increase in the flow of blood to the surface of the skin; this quality makes it an important herbal remedy for the treatment of chilblain (itchy red inflammation of the skin, especially the hands, feet and ears).

5.       It is useful in treating kidney stone and in the reverse of proteinuria (which is kidney damage caused by too much protein in the urine).

6.       Helps in pain relief from arthritis.

7.       Ginger has immune boosting action.

8.       It induces cell death in ovarian cancer cells.

9.       Ginger slows the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

10.     Ginger is an excellent carminative (substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas).

11.     Ginger protects nerves in diabetics and lowers blood fat levels.

12.     The intestines are invigorated by herbal remedies made from ginger. It also helps in the stimulation of a weak appetite as well as enhances the process of digestion. Stagnation of food particles in the intestinal tract and the consequent accumulation of metabolic toxins can be cleared away using herbal remedies made from ginger.

13.     Ginger is useful in alleviating nausea and vomiting.

14.     Ginger promotes free flow of menstruation in women and its remedies are useful in dealing with various disorders affecting the uterus. Pregnancy related morning sickness can also be relieved using ginger remedies.

15.     Ginger is used as spice in preparing certain foods like pepper soup and stew among others.

16.     It is used in brewing ginger drinks, making ginger ale, ginger bread, biscuits, sweets and other beverages.

17.     It helps in controlling elevated or high blood pressure.

18.     Herbal remedies made from ginger have a warming and soothing effect and help alleviate persistent coughs including all kinds of cold and flu, and other related problems of the respiratory system.

19.     Mashed ginger can treat toothache; they can also be applied on the body to treat bladder inflammation and are also useful in the treatment of prostatitis and extreme tension in the body.

20.     The antiseptic qualities of the ginger endow it with great and extremely beneficial effects to deal with all manners of gastrointestinal infections; the remedy can effectively treat certain types of food poisoning as well.

21.     Ginger is used in Bakeries as flavor.

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