MEDICINAL FUNCTIONS OF GINGER

People have used ginger in cooking and medicine since ancient times. It is a popular home remedy for nausea, stomach pain, and other health issues.

People typically use fresh or dried ginger in cooking, and some take ginger supplements for their possible health benefits.

Ginger may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and other healthful properties. Below are some of the possible medicinal uses of ginger.

Reducing gas and improving digestion
Some research indicates that enzymes in ginger can help the body break up and expel this gas, providing relief from any discomfort.

Relieving nausea

Some research indicates that ginger can help alleviate morning sickness and relieve nausea following cancer treatment.

Easing a cold or the flu

Many people use ginger to help recover from a cold or the flu.
results indicated that fresh ginger may help protect the respiratory system, while dried ginger did not have the same impact.

Relieving pain

It was found that a daily dosage of 2 grams (g) of raw or heated ginger reduced exercise-induced muscle pain by about 25%.

Reducing inflammation

group of researchers concluded that taking ginger by mouth is “modestly efficacious and reasonably safe” for treating inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.

Lowering cancer risk

Ginger does not provide protein or other nutrients, but it is an excellent source of antioxidants.
For this reason, ginger can reduce various types of oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress happens when too many free radicals build up in the body. Free radicals are toxic substances produced by metabolism and other factors.

The body needs to eliminate free radicals to prevent them from causing cellular damage that can lead to a range of diseases.

Supporting cardiovascular health

There is some evidence that ginger extract may help with cardiovascular disease.
For example, it was found that a dosage of 5 g or more can cause significant, beneficial antiplatelet activity.