The Health Benefits of Ginger.

Ginger is the root or rhizome of the plant called Zingiber officinale, which belongs to the

Zingiberaceae family. Ginger has a lot of health benefits Ginger is used for health, skin, hair and cooking purposes.

The nutritional values and health benefits of ginger.

• Ginger is low in carbohydrates.
• Ginger has some dietary fiber.
• Vitamins in ginger; folate, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin C,
• Minerals in ginger; potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc,
• Ginger has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients like gingerols, shogaols, zingerones etc. Ginger has been used to treat inflammatory conditions.
• Ginger has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic and antihistamine properties.     
• Ginger stimulates digestion.
• Ginger stops feeling of nausea, motion sickness and stops vomiting.
• Ginger reduces gas and bloating.
• Ginger soothes and calms the stomach.
• Ginger is used to treat respiratory system inflammation including throat and nasal congestion.
• Ginger is used to find relief from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions of the joints.
• Ginger relieves pain from headaches, body aches, menstrual cramps and menstrual cramps.
• Ginger is used to treat acne, blemishes, spots, blisters, sunburn, pimples and other skin conditions.
• Ginger has good anti-aging properties because of its antioxidant content.
• Ginger stimulates hair growth by increasing blood circulation to the scalp and is used to treat dandruff.

Ginger can be juiced or made into tea or infusions. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, pickled or

powdered. Ginger has so many uses in health and has been reported to induce cancer cell death.

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