Showing posts with label ginger root. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ginger root. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Health Benefits Of Ginger Root

Although ginger root is not approved by the FDA to treat any disease, it has been known to be quite effective in many ailments and diseases. Ginger root is a herb or spice which can be safely added to your diet in many different ways without any side effects.

Ginger is high in potassium, and contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, manganese and vitamins B-6, C and E.

Ginger root is good for the stomach. The warming sensation of ginger helps to relax the stomach muscles in order to relieve all sorts of nausea caused by motion, sea, pregnancy, chemotherapy, surgery, and fever. Read More...

Monday, March 21, 2011

Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a tropical herb or spice which grows underneath the ground as a root vegetable, and is used in baking, cooking, teas and salads. It has also for many centuries been used for many medicinal purposes to relieve many common ailments such as digestive problems, the flu and common cold. Studies also reveal that ginger can help to prevent many serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes and mental diseases.

Ginger is mainly grown in the warmer climates of the world where the roots have enough time to grow during the warm summer months. However, if you live in a cooler climate, and you want to grow ginger you can easily grow it in a greenhouse, or in pots inside your kitchen. Read More...