March 4, 2018
This marvellous root is such a common herb and so easily integrated in our daily diet and routine – it not only enhances the taste of a lot of our dishes but also has many health benefits. It isn’t difficult to grow either, so why not try growing your own at home! Below are some of the benefits of this useful herb:
8 Reasons To Include Ginger In Your Diet
Anti-inflammatory
Ginger has a long history of being used as an anti-inflammatory herb to help with swelling and joint pains. Ginger is able to lessen inflammation because it lowers the levels of messaging molecules that cause the inflammation. This root herb can be both taken as a supplement and used topically as a hot compressor to relieve joint and muscle pains.
Circulatory Aid
Both an energy and circulatory stimulant, enhancing blood flow.
Supports Digestion
A digestive stimulant, ginger can act as a digestive bitter to help improve sluggish digestion. The increased bile flow with the help of ginger also helps with digestion of fat.
Keeps warm
Because of it’s circulation support, ginger is also very helpful in keeping our bodies warm, extremely useful during the cold months!
Antibiotic
Ginger is used effectively on various intestinal disorders. It is especially useful in helping to prevent food poisoning from bad fish.
(It also helps remove the fishy smell when cooked with fish!)
Helps With Nausea & Motion Sickness
Try a hot cup of ginger tea or a homemade ginger root candy:
Boil sliced ginger root with water until soft, and then add same amount of sugar and cook until caramelised. Cool and enjoy!
Lowers Cholesterol
Ginger acts as an antioxidant, lowers cholesterol and protects our cardiovascular health.
Helps With Constipation
The increased circulatory support also helps with bowel movements. Ginger tea works as a natural laxative and is an effective remedy for constipation.
