With a 5000-year history, the ginger root has a wide array of benefits that include prolonging longevity and increasing vitality. With more than 12 types anti-oxidants, ginger is used treat many health disorders.
Among one of the healthiest and most delicious spices on the planet, ginger contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-nausea and anti-spasmodic properties. These seven benefits are but some of the powerful advantages of ginger that are supported by scientific research.
1. Helps prevent strokes and heart diseases
Two of the biggest killers in the world may help be prevented by the consumption of ginger. The spice has the ability to remove a clot in the blood making it a powerful remedy against strokes and heart attacks, according to Natural News.
2. Helps with osteoarthritis
In a controlled trial of 247 people with knee osteoarthritis, participants who consumed ginger extract felt less pain and require less pain medication Authority Nutrition reported. Combining ginger with cinnamon, sesame oil and mastic is also known to reduce pain and stiffness when topically applied.
3. Controls diabetes
In a 2015 study, 41 participants with type-2 diabetes had lower fasting blood sugar levels by 12 percent after being given 2 grams of ginger powder a day. At the same time, ginger also increases the effectiveness of insulin and other drugs that help treat diabetes.
4. Calms nausea, morning sickness and vomiting
According to a review of 12 studies on ginger, 1.1 to 1.5 grams of ginger daily can significantly reduce to symptoms of nausea and morning sickness in pregnant women. Ginger can also relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy.
5. Improves brain function
The antioxidants and bioactive compounds found in ginger can stop the inflammatory responses that occur in the brain helping to improve brain function and prevent Alzheimer's disease. A study of 60 middle-aged women also claims that ginger extract was shown to improve working memory and reaction time.
6. May help prevent cancer
The anti-cancer component 6-gingerol was largely found in raw ginger allowing it to be effective in controlling the growth of abnormal cancer cells. Ginger also has the potential to help prevent liver, breast, bladder, colorectal and skin cancers.
