Ginger

Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices.

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Immune-boosting Digestive aid Detoxifying Heart health Energy boosting

Nutritional highlights

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants

Detailed information

Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices. It is known to greatly aid in digestion and assimilation and is widely regarded to help prevent colds, flu, motion sickness, and vertigo. Ginger can also help to alleviate menstrual cramps, nausea, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation and it is great in providing relief from the stomach flu and food poisoning. Ginger also contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols and is a powerful painkiller which makes it especially beneficial for those who suffer with joint, muscle, and nerve pain. Ginger has incredible immune-boosting and germ fighting abilities and has even been shown to help provide protection and relief from E.coli, Staph infections, and Candida albicans. In ancient times, ginger was highly regarded as a spiritual cleanser and used before and during holy days as a way to awaken and purify the body, mind, and spirit. Fresh ginger is one of the most potent ways to receive its health benefits. Try making a liter of ginger water or tea everyday by adding freshly grated ginger in water and let steep for 10-20 minutes. Adding some raw honey and fresh squeezed lemon juice will enhance its flavor and add to its protective and healing properties. Fresh ginger is also excellent juiced with apples and celery for an energizing and immune boosting drink. Using fresh ginger in any of your cooking or preparing of food will also provide healing benefits and should be added whenever possible. If you find fresh ginger too strong for your liking, then try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea, or tincture form that can be found online or in your local health food store. Ginger: A Germ’s Worst Nightmare. Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices. In ancient times, it was highly regarded as a spiritual cleanser and used during holy times as a way to awaken and purify the body, mind, and spirit. Pain Reduction: Ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols making it a powerful painkiller, beneficial for those suffering from joint, muscle, and nerve pain. Powerful Germ Fighter, Ginger has incredible immune-boosting and germ-fighting abilities and has been shown to provide relief for a wide range of illnesses. Can Help Heal: E.coli, staph infections, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, colds, flu, motion sickness, food poisoning, vertigo, and Candida albicans. Other Potential Benefits: Alleviates menstrual cramps, nausea, exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation. Aids in digestion and assimilation. Healing Tip: Fresh ginger provides the most health benefits. It’s excellent juiced with apples and celery for an energizing and immune boosting drink. Using fresh ginger in cooking or food preparation will also provide healing benefits and should be added whenever possible. Tasty Tip: Adding some raw honey and fresh squeezed lemon juice will enhance the flavor of ginger and bolster its healing properties. If fresh ginger is too strong for your liking, try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea, or tincture form. These alternatives can be found online or in your local health food store.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

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Constipation

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Migraines & Headaches

Includes: Migraines / Headaches

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Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning

Includes: Nausea

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Sore Throat

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The Flu

Includes: Flu (Influenza)

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Yeast & Fungal Infections

Includes: Candida Overgrowth

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Goals it supports

Boost Immunity

Recipes featuring Ginger

5-Minute Massaged Kale Salad