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Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion and is used for wind, colic, irritable bowel, loss of appetite, chills, cold, flu, poor circulation, menstrual cramps, dyspepsia (bloating, heartburn, flatulence), indigestion and gastrointestinal problems such as gas and stomach cramps. Uses Ginger has been well researched and many of its traditional uses confirmed. It is a warming remedy, ideal for boosting the circulation, lowering high blood pressure and keeping the blood thin in higher doses. Ginger is anti-viral and makes a warming cold and flu remedy. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb and...

While many ginger-infused foods are trending, the use of ginger for all around health benefits is nothing new. Ginger root has been used as a “cure” in many cultures for thousands of years in its natural form. Today, ginger continues to be studied to understand its many benefits and limits.There are hundreds of compounds in ginger, some of which make it useful for health, especially gingerol (a compound similar to the compound in hot peppers, capsaicin) and shogaols, which can can help to reduce inflammation, pain and risk for several chronic conditions, according to recent studies. Gastrointestinal distress Most people...

Ginger root has a range of health benefits, including improving digestion, blood sugar levels, and harmful cholesterol levels. Here’s a look at eight of ginger’s benefits and five ways for you to increase your intake. Ginger is a flowering plant and its official name is Zingiber officinale. The rhizome, more commonly known as the root, is what you are likely familiar with. The root is spicy and peppery in flavor, with loads of medicinal properties. It’s used all over the world in culinary and clinical applications—both for good reason. Ginger has been called a superfood time and again, but what makes it so...