Five Health Benefits of Ginger You may not know

in health •  7 years ago 

For over 5,000 years ginger was revered as a universal medicine by the ancient ancestors of China and India. The Ginger plant was first discovered in Southeast Asia, it is used as a spice in Asian cuisines. However, it's healing properties did not go unnoticed in China and India. This is where ginger is used to cure various diseases and health problems.

Here are the Facts:

1.Ginger is a good source of Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Copper and Vitamin B6

2.Ginger contains gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

3.Ginger can be used as a treatment for many illnesses. Here are a few; Relieves Nausea, Fights Ovarian Cancer, Reduces
Respiratory problems, Lowers Cholesterol, Helps Arthritis and many more.

4.By having Ginger regularly, it reduces the frequency as well as the strength of headaches. As ginger is an anti-inflammatory, it does not allow the blood vessels to become inflamed. This is what reduces the chances of having a headache.

5.By having ginger it prevents the risk of having a blood clot. This is because unlike aspirin, ginger has a calming effect on the stomach. Also, it inhibits the clumping together of platelets in the blood. Also, it prevents blood clots more effectively than onions and garlic.

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