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CoughIn addition to the countless other ginger benefits, it is also one of the most famous natural cures for cough.The ginger has to be partially sliced and boiled and to ensure potency, should be crushed a bit before boiling. This will help to draw out the active ingredients. Drinking ginger as a tea will ease sore throat, non-stop coughing and even congestion.
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Sore ThroatAs with cough, upset stomach, and headaches, tea made with ginger is also great for a sore throat. Try one of the tea’s mentioned on this page, or boil a 1 inch piece of ginger root or a few slices, then add honey and/or lemon.
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Stuffy Nose/CongestionTry having some ginger tea with coconut milk and local honey. This isn’t only for amazing taste; it breaks up phlegm and gives a boost to the immune system.
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Upset Stomach / Improved DigestionMany herbs and spices are great for calming upset stomachs, and ginger is no exception. It’s the logic behind giving someone who’s seasick some ginger ale.Grate some ginger or pluck a few sprigs of mint leaves and steep in boiling water for a few minutes and enjoy with a spoonful of raw honey to subdue a bellyache.
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Headaches/MigrainesHerbs like peppermint, cayenne pepper and ginger can be beneficial in the treatment of headaches and migraines. Ginger is especially useful to combat the nausea that often accompanies migraine headaches.To use the 3 herbs together in tea as a natural pain reliever, mix a one inch piece of ginger with a teaspoon of dried peppermint and a pinch of cayenne in boiling water. Allow the mixture to seep for 15 minutes before drinking. Sweeten only with honey or stevia.
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ToothacheAlso among health benefits of ginger, using the spice as a home remedy for toothaches is something that has been passed down from generation to generation. Many people even experience immediate relief from the tooth pain. Try rubbing raw ginger into the gums or boil the ginger root, letting it cool and using it as a mouth rinse.
Pain
In addition to helping treat
pain associated with inflammation (joint pain), upset
stomach, sore throat, and toothache, ginger can also help
with muscle soreness.
The compounds gingerol, shogaol,
and zingerone found in ginger are more effective than drugs
for inflammation drugs known as
NSAIDS, according to a study
published in the
Try some ginger tea after a
workout, and if it doesn’t work, try some other Ginger Benefits Summary
Ginger is great for:
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