Medicinal Uses of Ginger
Ginger contains phenols, resins and many volatile
oils such as borneol, camphere, citral, eucalypto, linaol, and zingiberol. Ginger is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals,
vitamins.
Ginger’s warming aromatic properties have long been
used to treat colds and flu. Ginger promotes a beneficial sweating that helps
eliminate toxins from the system. It stimulates circulation and is helpful for
cold hands and feet. It aids in the digestion of food.
Ginger acts on the musclo-skeletal system by
reducing inflammations. This is why it is useful for treating rheumatism,
arthritis, gouts and appendicitis. In the digestive system, ginger inhibits
toxic micro-organism while allowing the useful bacteria to grow. It is
scientifically proven that ginger is an effective aspirin in preventing
formation of blood clots in arteries, with the added advantage of having no
side effect.
Source:
Nature Power.
Chinwe O'Brien is a writer and a
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