Ginger as a Home Remedy

Ginger is widely used as a home remedy to treat many common health conditions. Some of the popular ginger home remedies are given below.

• Stomach disorders, gas and indigestion: The consumption of fresh ginger root 2 to 4 grams daily or 0.25 to 1.0 grams powdered ginger with quarter teaspoon cold/warm water or 4 to 8 500 mgs capsules or 40 to 90 drops of ginger liquid extract helps cure stomach and digestion related ailments.
• Vomiting and motion sickness: Chewing a small piece of ginger every few hours helps prevent vomiting and travel-induced motion sickness.
• Pain reduction: Ginger contains an analgesic chemical called zingibain, which helps to decrease pain induced by arthritis, migraine, headaches, and muscle pain. Ginger oil (2 to 4 grams) or ginger paste combined with massage oil can be used to relieve muscle aches. A concoction of castor root and dry ginger consumed in the morning lubricates the joints and alleviates the pain.
• Colds and the flu: Two tablespoons of fresh ginger added to hot water and consumed frequently helps sooth cold and sore throat symptoms. Inhalation of ginger oil drops or steam inhalation with ginger water helps clear nasal passage.
• Heart disease: Regular addition of ginger in the daily diet helps decrease cholesterol levels and prevents clots.
• Menstrual cramps: Ginger tea is beneficial in menstrual cramps relief and irregular periods.
• Earache: Lukewarm ginger juice infused in the ear assists to cure the ear infection.
• Ulcers: Regular take in of ginger concoction mixed with water or milk helps prevent certain ulcers.
• Respiratory diseases: Ginger root has proven expectorant properties. A ginger decoction mixed with honey helps treat asthma, bronchitis, the flu, coughs, and colds.
• Skin conditions: The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger assist in eczema relief. Consumption of ginger tea or intake of capsules helps decrease irritation on the skin.
• Diabetes: Consumption of ginger infused water in the morning may help manage glucose.

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