32 Health Benefits Of Ginger

Originally published Dec 2012
What a powerful herb! Ginger has been around for centuries. It is one of those herbs that everyone should have in their kitchen.  It is so potent and good for many different ailments and overall maintenance of optimal health. I love ginger. I always have some on hand. I make tea with it and use it in my gravies.

Now of course you know I cannot have a herb in my kitchen and not know what it's good for. Well I can but what good would that do. I need to know the power of the natural things that God has placed on the earth for man to thrive.  So I've done the research and now I'm sharing with you. See how much I love you? I'm saving you the time and hassle of searching for the information yourself.  LOL. So, without any further ado, here are the health benefits of ginger:

1. May be used to stimulate blood flow to the extremities in cases of blood circulation problems
2. Promotes perspiration
3. Induces gastric secretions
4. Useful for slow or difficult digestion
5. Helpful with flatulence
6. Aids in relieving colic
7. Alleviates sore throat when used as a gargle
8. Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps
9. Useful for colds and flu
10. Anti-inflammatory
11. Good remedy for arthritis
12. Reduces and regulates blood cholesterol
13. Lowers blood pressure
14. Helps prevent the formation of blood clots
15. Excellent for morning sickness
16. May help prevent strokes
17. Could be used to prevent hardening of the arteries
18. Is a blood thinner
19. Reduces fevers
20. Relieves vomiting
21. Soothes the stomach and spleen
22. Good for internal body cleansing
23. Alkalizes the system
24. Use in respiratory and lung/chest clearing combinations
25. Kidney stimulant to increase kidney filtration
26. Reduces migraine headaches
27. Combats nausea caused by motion sickness
28. Stops griping and cramping especially in the abdominal and intestinal area
29. Arrests excessive menstrual flow
30. Increases the flow of urine
31. Beneficial during pregnancy
32. Contains lots of minerals

Need I say more. Me! I'm not giving up ginger in my kitchen "papah". It's too good of a herb.

Jenn
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Sources
Little Herb Encyclopedia: The Handbook of Nature's Remedies for a Healthier Life
Amazing Power of Healing Plants