Do you like Ginger? -Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger root – called a rhizome – is said to have originated in Asia but is now cultivated in many hot and tropical climes. It is a medicinal herb, used fresh, powdered in capsules or dried, also used as a spice for culinary purposes. When combined in herbal formulations, it has the ability to support and enhance the action of other herbs been used for thousands of years to cure all kinds of Aches pains and illness ginger has been found ground in clay pots in The Eygptian Pyramids, still Fresh and useable

• Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment
• Menstrual Cramp Relief
• Reduces Pain and Inflammation
• Morning Sickness
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Fresh ginger combined with cumin and coriander helps to break down high-protein foods such as meat and beans, and lessens the formation of uric acid in the body.With beans, it counters the problems of flatulence. In Indian cooking, no dhal or bean dish is ever contemplated without the addition of ginger. Here we have a great secret of traditional cuisine – food that not only sustains life and promotes growth, but also incorporates cooking techniques that aid digestion.

Best ways to take ginger

Motion Sickness

The most convenient form for this purpose is capsules. Take ½ hour or so before travelling or have crystallised ginger on hand when motion sickness occurs

For maximum effect on lungs and head, for mucous and catarrhal conditions, drink ginger as tea - see recipe below

Ginger protects the lungs and the colon. Its healing qualities can transform, reduce, or expel phlegm in the lungs. Cold-type asthma (white, clear, foamy discharge, with cold extremities and pale complexion) is alleviated by the addition of fresh ginger to the diet.

For throat inflammation and asthma, bronchitis and coughs, boil ½ oz grated raw ginger to 1 pint of water and allow water to reduce by half. Cool and then add ½ teaspoon honey.

Combine Garlic, Ginger and Cinnamon for a strong Tea to help you feel better

Or mix the grated root with a little water and squeeze the milky liquid as a dressing on foods.

For action on colon, kidneys and lower extremities, add ginger at the beginning of cooking – e.g. sauté with onions at the beginning of bean or pulse cooking. Or take in powdered form or in capsules, following stated dose on pack

Ginger as a warming spice can be added to milk to improve its digestibility
For an aphrodisiac effect, the root is combined with honey, cloves and olive oil.

Ginger is a natural diuretic (take as tea), is good for constipation (use in cooking and try the ginger dressing mentioned above) and for urinary difficulties (tea or capsules as directed on pack).