Home » Hot Topics » Better Than Small Ginseng-Ginger Better Than Small Ginseng-Ginger Ginger has a long history of being used as medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. It is widely used for settling an upset stomach, alleviating nausea and vomiting, reducing flatulence, and relieving morning sickness and motion sickness. Its active compound is gingerol, a relative of capsaicin and peperone in hot chilies.Gingerol has analgesic, antipyretic, and antibacterial effects. Studies have shown its volatile oils have anti-inflammatory properties. While another compound zingerone is a potent antioxidant.How to get the best results? The richest resins and volatile oils concentrate near the skin, so gently scrape the skin off rather than using a peeler.Fresh ginger has higher levels of active compounds. Younger ginger roots are juicer and have a milder taste and they don’t need peeling, they are pale and pink.An easy way to collect the ginger juice is to grate the root and squeeze the juice from the shreds. Recipes Ginger tea: mix 1 tsp. of freshly grated ginger with 1 tsp. of honey in a cup, add boiling water, then squeeze the juice of ½ lemon. For nausea, take the ginger tea half an hour before the meal. It also works well for cold or chill.Ginger syrup: 2 tbsp. of ginger juice, turmeric, and black pepper mix 1 tsp. of honey and vinegar and 3 tbsp. of water. It is good for a sore throat or nasal congestion.Other usesMunching on ginger helps reduce flatulence and abdominal cramps.Add some ginger oil to your bath to help relieve joint pain and muscle pain.Stir up hot ginger tea and let it circulate in the air, the warming air of this tasty tea helps reduce nasal congestion.Chewing ginger post-surgery can help reduce nausea. PrecautionsGinger may interact with certain medications. If you take any of the following medications, such as blood-thinning medications, diabetes medications or anti-hypertensive medications, you should discuss this with your healthcare provider before using ginger.References Lee SH, Cekanova M, Baek SJ. Multiple mechanisms are involved in 6-gingerol-induced cell growth arrest and apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells. Mol Carcinog. 2008; 47(3):197-208.Ali BH, Blunden G, Tanira MO, Nemmar A. Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): a review of recent research. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008; 46(2):409-20. Our Weekly Newsletter Current fresh trends in holistic health and alternative medicine Effective self-care tips from TCM and alternative medicine Newly discovered healing techniques and natural remedies Simple and effective Anti-aging and weight loss solutions Solution tool kits for chronic disease management Astrology predictions and much more... Subscribe to our newsletter Your information is 100% secure with us. We will never sell, rent or share your details. Search FRESH TRENDS Harness the Ancient Wisdom of Sound Frequency Healing Why Does Your Health Start from Your Mouth? Ancient Remedies for Cancer Treatments Top 9 Best Health Posts of 2023 The Most Important Key to Accelerate Your Fat Burning Engine About the author: Lucy Liu As a Holistic Health Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, TCM Practitioner, Energy Healer, Master Hypnotist, Reiki Master, Advanced Theta Healing Practitioner, Author and Speaker, Lucy Liu, the founder of optimalhealthsolutions.ca, has gained a good reputation in holistic health after many years of serving patients and clients as a holistic health practitioner. Lucy has developed a unique and comprehensive approach, which combines Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Energy Medicine, and Alternative Medicine together, to help others achieve optimal health by creating harmony between the body, mind, and spirit, and maintain long-term success for healthy lifestyle changes. Read More To connect: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Book Lucy Liu as a speaker and view the topics she offers, please Click Here Posted byLucy LiuJanuary 18, 2014May 25, 2023