o Ginger for Improved digestion: It is suggested that ginger can help in breaking down proteins, thereby treating indigestion. Moreover, the carminative property of ginger can help in expelling gas and in treating pain. For this, one can finely chop a fresh piece of ginger root and eat few pieces immediately after a meal.
o Ginger for Cough and Cold Treatment: Experts suggest that the antispasmodic property of ginger can help to soothe the muscular wall of the respiratory tract. This can help in giving relief from cold and cough. One can prepare tea by adding powdered black pepper (1 gm) and dry ginger (2 gms), few Indian basil leaves and a teaspoon of honey. The tea can be drunk thrice daily.
o Ginger for the Treatment of Nausea and Motion Sickness: It is believed that ginger root can relax and sooth the stomach wall muscle, thereby giving relief from nausea. This can also help in treating motion sickness. One can chew a quarter oz of fresh ginger root pieces to prevent motion sickness and treat vomiting.
o Ginger for Arthritic Pain Relief: The anti-inflammatory property of ginger can check redness, pain, swelling and joint stiffness due to arthritis. One can either drink fresh ginger juice or can apply ginger paste topically on the affected area.
o Ginger for Menstrual Cramp Relief: Again, the antispasmodic property of ginger can help in relieving muscle spasm by soothing the muscular walls. This can help in giving relief from menstrual cramp. For this one can prepare ginger tea by chopping fresh piece of ginger root into fine slices and boiling them for 15 minutes. Alternately, one can ground a teaspoon of ginger, swallow it and follow this by drinking a glass of normal water
Lemon and ginger are strong cold remedies in themselves; together they form a powerful one-two punch. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which helps support the immune system. Lemon juice's anti-inflammatory qualities soothe sore throats and irritated membranes; it also has an antiseptic action that helps directly fight off the cold virus. Ginger helps stimulate perspiration, which cleanses the system and brings down the body temperature. Like lemon, ginger also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger also acts as a cough suppressant.
To make a cold-fighting ginger-lemon infusion, try this remedy
Coarsely chop one 3-in. piece of fresh ginger, peel and all. Combine in a bowl or cup with 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. honey, and 2 cups of boiling water. Stir to combine, and then cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Strain. You may drink this infusion hot or cold.
Ginger with Cinnamon
A tasty variation of this cold remedy adds cinnamon to the mix. Cinnamon acts as an antiseptic to help kill off the cold virus in your body. It also helps soothe sore throats and, like ginger, promotes sweating. Add 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon to the recipe above.
Ginger with Garlic
This version is not as tasty, but it's just as effective. Add a crushed or chopped clove of garlic to the mix just before covering with water; strain after steeping for 20 minutes. The garlic provides a general immune system boost and also has a possible antiviral action against the cold bug itself.
Ginger with Cayenne
Another variation to try: Add a pinch of cayenne to the mix before steeping, either alone or in combination with cinnamon as above. Or, if you prefer, add a couple drops of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce after steeping and just before drinking. Cayenne relieves the pain of sore throats and also helps thin mucus and thus reduces congestion; it's also a good all-around immune system booster.
To get the benefits of ginger, try doing one of the following remedies:
The Ginger Compress
For crohn's disease, colitis, lung congestion, constipation, kidney stones, menstrual cramps, sore muscles, joints, arthritis, poor circulation, and more.
What you'll need: Small piece of cheese cloth, large pot, water, 3 inch piece of organic ginger root, 3 medium/large dish towels
Directions:
1. Grate up a small piece of ginger until you have a piece about the size of a golf ball.
3. Squeeze and put into a big pot of water.
4. Boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Dip the middle of a towel into the hot pot and wring out excess. (Where gloves if needed.) Replace lid.
6. Slowly, so as not to burn the area lay the hot towel on the abdomen (back, muscle, etc.) The compress towel may be very hot so if needed, place a towel over the area and place the compress over that towel.
7. Cover with another towel to keep it hot.
8. Let the towel rest on their back for about 10 minutes.
9. Repeat steps five thru eight 3 or 4 times (or about 45 minutes total).
For intestinal issues: After the 45 minutes is up, remove the towels and compress. Look at your abdomen, which will be a pink color from the warmth of the compress. Do you notice any white skin patches? If so, those are areas of stagnation, decreased blood flow, and poor circulation. It could also indicate areas contributing to constipation, and diseased sections of the bowel.
For lung ailments: Place the compress on the lung area or for better results, on the upper back.
For muscles and joints: White patches of skin within the pink area, indicate an area of poor circulation and or toxin build-up.
For kidney stones: Apply to the area of pain where stone is located (most likely over the kidney) and slowly move down the back as the stone does. Many people claim they can tell where the stone is located (and the size) because of the white splotch left behind by the compress.
Note: You can also substitute 2-3 tablespoons of ginger powder for the root or if you are working with a small area like a joint you can just apply the warm ginger-filled cheese cloth, dipping it into the pot and applying it directly to the area.
For Motion Sickness:
A study in the Lancet Journal showed that ginger was more effective at treating motion sickness than the over the counter motion sickness drug Dramamine. To use, take 2 capsules of ginger 20-25 minutes before boarding an airplane and thereafter every 4 hours.
The Ginger Bath
For Sore Muscles, aches, and pains
Use the ginger compress above and apply to the painful muscle or joint,
OR,
grate 2-3 tablespoons of ginger and place in a cheese cloth. Squeeze the cloth so the juice can drip into your bathwater and place in the tub. You can also use powdered ginger by placing the 2-3 tablespoons of powdered ginger into the bath water (or place in a tea bag if floaties bother you 🙂
For High or Low Blood Sugar
Consuming the fresh juice of ginger has been shown to regulate blood sugar…whether high or low! Add to smoothies, salads, and stir fry.
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