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Medicinal benefits of Ginger for Cough-Cold and many other chronic diseases

Medicinal benefits of Ginger for Cough-Cold and many other chronic diseases

In India, ginger is considered to be the most important herbs in Ayurvedic texts, to the extent of describing it as an entire medicine for chest itself. Ayurvedic practitioners prescribe ginger as a powerful digestive aid since it fuels for the digestive fire, whets the appetite, and clears the body’s micro-circulatory channels. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicines for the joint pain, nausea and motion sickness. Many people add ginger while preparing Tea and curry, whereas many people like to eat Ginger Pickle. They think it helps to reduce pain and enhance the immunity. However, ginger does not only help in joints pain and cough-cold but also have many other health benefits. It helps for the home remedies to prevent and treatment of various chronic diseases. Let’s discuss some unknown benefits of Ginger.

Digestive issues

The phenolic compounds present in ginger helps to relieve gastrointestinal irritation and suppress gastric contractions. Ginger is frequently recommended to treat dyspepsia (chronic indigestion).

Anti-inflammatory and Reduce Pain

Ginger has anti-inflammatory compound (gingerol) which is responsible for alleviating joint and muscle pain. Moreover, Ginger has also shown positive results in clinical trials for treating inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

 

Anti-tumor properties

Ginger not only killed ovarian cancer cells, however, it also prevented them from building up resistance to chemotherapy. Ginger has also been proven to effectively treat breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.

Lowers blood sugar and increases insulin release

It is also said by the scientists that the Ginger extracts can help in the management of high blood sugar levels as it increases the uptake of glucose into muscle cells without using insulin.  Also, it reduces the blood glucose, triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol levels.

Effective in treating asthma

Ginger has also shown positive results in treating respiratory disorders and can treat the asthma patients. It helps in the treatment of the asthma patient in two ways; by inhibiting the enzyme that constricts airway muscles, and also by activating another enzyme that works to relax the airways.

Reduces coughs and colds (Immunity-booster)

Ginger is a wonderful immune system booster and is well-known for the treatment of colds and flus. It also works on coughs, sore throats and bronchitis.

Some flip points of ginger

 

  • Ginger has also mild side effects including heartburn, diarrhoea, and general stomach discomfort.
  • Some women have reported extra menstrual bleeding while taking ginger.
  • When ginger is applied to the skin, it may cause irritation.
  • Taking ginger might increase your risk of bleeding.
  • High doses of ginger can affect the heart.

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Shilpi Gupta

Food Technologist by Profession and Blogger by Destiny. love to write articles on food technology, spirituality and social issues.

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