Ginger is a common herb which is widely used all over
the world as a popular spice. Its scientific name is Zingiber Officinale. It is
a member of Zingiberaceae family. Rhizome, the underground stem of ginger, is
used fresh, powdered, dried, oil or juice. It has a good number of medicinal
properties alongside as a spice.
Some therapeutic benefits of ginger are given below:
* It soothes the pain of arthritis and rheumatic
fever.
* It reduces the cough due to cold.
* It boosts the digestion.
* It increases the blood circulation throughout the
body.
* It reduces the abdominal cramps before the
menstruation.
* The free radicals neutralizing action of ginger
helps to reduce the inflammation.
* It reduces the amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea.
* It is effective in prevention of nausea and morning
sickness.
* It tones up sex organs, cures impotency and prevents
immature ejaculation.
* It contains twelve kinds of antioxidants which boosts
the immune system of the body.
* The compound gingerol found in ginger has
anticlotting or antiplatelet properties which keeps the blood circulation
normal through the inhibition of thromboxine formation. As a result, the heart
remains healthy.
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