Ginger has been the most valuable remedy in the main traditional medicine systems of the world.
Ginger has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of numerous ailments, such as colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension.
Qualities: Light to digest
Taste: Spicy
Nature: Warm Potency
Benefits of Ginger
1. Ginger treats upset stomach and supports digestion
Ginger essential oil is one of the best natural remedies for colic, indigestion, diarrhoea, spasms, stomach aches and even vomiting. Ginger oil is also effective as a nausea natural treatment.
Examinations showed that ethanol-induced lesions, such as necrosis, erosion and hemorrhage of the stomach wall, were significantly reduced after the oral administration of the essential oil. When inhaled it was effective in reducing nausea and the requirement for nausea-reducing medications after surgery. Ginger essential oil also demonstrated analgesic activity for a limited time - it helped relieve pain immediately after surgery.
2. Helps Infections Heal
Ginger essential oil works as an antiseptic agent that kills infections caused by microorganisms and bacteria. This includes intestinal infections, bacterial dysentery and food poisoning. It has also proved in lab studies to have antifungal properties.
3. Aids Respiratory Problems
Ginger essential oil removes mucus from the throat and lungs, and it’s known as a natural remedy for colds, the flu, coughs, asthma, bronchitis and also loss of breath. Because it’s an expectorant, to increase the amount of secretions in the respiratory tract, which lubricates the irritated area.
Currently, Ginger oil is being heavily explored in natural treatment of Asthma. To relieve respiratory conditions, drink ginger tea or add one drop of ginger essential oil to warm water twice daily.
4. Alleviates Muscle and Menstrual Pain
Because of its pain-fighting components, like zingibain, ginger essential oil provides relief from menstrual cramps, headaches, backaches and soreness. Research suggests that consuming a drop or two of ginger essential oil daily is more effective in treating muscle and joint pain than the painkillers that are given by general practitioners. This is because of its ability to reduce inflammation and increase circulation.
5. Relieves Anxiety
When used as aromatherapy, ginger essential oil is able to relieve anxiety, anxiousness, depression and exhaustion. The warming quality of ginger oil serves as a sleep aid and stimulates feelings of courage and ease .In ayurvedic medicine ginger oil is believed to treat emotional problems like fear, abandonment, and lack of self-confidence or motivation.
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