1. Can help resolve and keep respiratory problems at bay

• Ginger’s antihistamine property helps in treating allergies — a common cause for respiratory ailments like asthma and bronchitis.
• It is also known to inhibit airway contraction and help stimulate the secretion of mucus.
• It is the herb of choice for persistent cough and sore throat associated with colds.

Tips for relief

• A teaspoon of ginger juice with honey is effective against sore throat.
• Ginger tea is an all-time favourite to get rid of congestion in the throat and nose.
• Fresh ginger juice mixed with fenugreek and honey is excellent during asthma. Here’s how you can get instant relief from cough and cold.

2. Is an instant remedy for nausea and vomiting

• According to studies, ginger can treat sensations of nausea following surgery, due to motion sickness and seasickness, etc.
• It is also beneficial for nausea as a result of adverse effect of chemotherapy.

Tip for relief

Chewing on a small piece of ginger can help reduce the sensation of nausea and vomiting