Why To Treat Many Diseases With Ginger?

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Ginger - a real panacea, described in the writings of Confucius, and invaluable natural gift, treating a whole bunch of diseases. Also, it is a great spice and product, stabilizing the immune system.

Why ginger is so important?

When we talk about ginger we care, what lies behind its spicy and lemon flavor.  We believe, that it will save us from abdominal colic and fever, cancer and heart disease.

The aromatic ginger is a treasury of B vitamins: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, folic acid, vitamin C, and calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. Also, it contains essential oil, ointment, starch, tannins, resins, phenols, alkaloid ...

Do you know that, quarter teaspoon of ginger powder, or a slice, in a cup of tea mobilize brain -  you can do it before important meetings or conferences.

Ginger is a simple solution for headaches, injuries, back pain: in such cases make homemade pasta  with ginger powder and a few drops of hot water.

Especially valuable is the treatment with ginger in problems with the gastrointestinal tract, in particular, colitis with dizziness and nausea. Ginger supplements calm tract, neutralize the increased bloating. Extracts of ginger support health,  when have cardiovascular disease and asthma.

Can we cure cancer with ginger?

One of the most important benefits of ginger, is that it can affect the growth of cancer cells. The extracts of ginger kill ferments, that support the development of cancerous cells. Without these ferments, cancer cells are killed within a few hours.

Here is the list of diseases, in which ginger is proven to help:

• respiratory diseases, particularly bronchitis and cough;
• asthma - alleviates symptoms, normal breathing;
• nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, colicky abdominal surgery;
• inflammation and precancerous conditions of the colon;
• relieves pain in arthritis;
• assist in the treatment of ovarian cancer;

It works in muscle pain after exercise - relieves symptoms 25%;

relieves menstrual cramps and migraine

It has antifungal and antibacterial functions.  Also it is an excellent product for flu prevention.  It may decrease blood cholesterol, improving peripheral circulation, to regulate blood pressure.

Tested recipe for cough

Boil a teaspoon of finely chopped roots of ginger  for about 5 minutes, in half a liter of water. Then strain and drink  1 cup, 4 times a day, before meals.

Is ginger safe for children?

Of course! But it is good to be given with honey.  It can cure influenza, cough or cold, just safely grate some raw ginger root, or a put a pinch of ginger powder in a small jar. The amount of ginger is individual, and you can determine it on  a "trial and error". Start with a piece of root with the size of a thumb of  a baby.  It is important to wash and peel the root before you grind it. Take one tea spoon, three times a day. Give ginger tea to children, 25 minutes before travelling, or if you have a "seasick". It has antispasmodic effect. Do not forget honey in tea, otherwise they will not like it. The root should not be given to children less than 2 years of age.

Can I lose weight with ginger?

Ginger in the diet contributes to easier absorption of products and ... weight loss…as it stimulates intestinal peristalsis. Ginger contributes for toxins removal, as well. Digestion is optimized, if before each meal, you chew and eat a small piece of ginger root. Here are some proven effective recipes for weight loss with ginger:

Ginger tea

Take 3-4 cm root, clean it, than grate. Pour a cup of boiling water and steep for 20-30 minutes. Add lemon and honey, drink on slow sips.  Do it 4-5 times a day. The first cup on an empty stomach.

Do not forget, ginger is a spice! When cooking chicken or other meat, add a couple of slices in the meal. Also, it is useful for your stomach!

Treat and prevent flu with ginger

Take three heads of garlic and three onion, three tablespoons of grated ginger root and three tablespoons horseradish, three chilli and some vinegar. Place horseradish and ginger in a dry jar; add chopped onion, garlic and chilli. The mixture should occupy ¾ of the jar. Fill it up with vinegar,  and shake. Keep the jar at room temperature for two weeks.  Turn upside down the jar, at least once a day. Filter after 14 days  and put it in a bottle in the refrigerator.

Recipe

Take 2 tablespoons, three times a day.  Do it once a day - in the evening, before bedtime.

Hemorrhoids

The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of ginger can be used in treatment of hemorrhoids. Firstly, it is better to drink an infusion or tea - it will act toning and will strengthen the entire venous system, reducing the risk of acute conditions.

Ginger tea - recipe

Boil  half a liter of water with a teaspoon of grated fresh root. Let it boil for five minutes, then remove and immediately filter. Drink one coffee cup before meals, three times a day.

When have problems with the thyroid gland

It has stimulating effect - two medium root ginger  are grated finely and mixed well with 500 mg of honey. Take one tbs, 2-3 times a day.

Cystitis

It is also recommended as a home remedy for cystitis. As it is known, cystitis is hard, painful inflammation of the bladder.  It is affected by warming and appropriate herbal infusions and teas with anti-inflammatory and cleansing effect.

High blood pressure

Ginger normalizes blood pressure, take it in any form - as a spice, or as a tea. Ginger acts as toning blood vessels, helps to clear arterial plaque and prevents blood clots.

Diabetes

Complications of diabetes often reflect in the kidneys, causing diabetic nephropathy. This means a weakening of their filtering function and accumulating toxins in the body. The use of ginger in this case has a protective effect.The benefits of taking ginger in patients with diabetes has been demonstrated in many studies.