ost frequently used to aid digestion, ginger is believed to increase saliva and other digestive fluids, alleviating indigestion and associated problems such as flatulence.
It is known to relieve nausea and morning sickness. If you take ginger for morning sickness, use it for no longer than four days.
Ginger is recommended to those who suffer from motion sickness. You can buy ginger tablets from your pharmacist or try drinking a cup of ginger tea before your journey.
Ginger is believed to have anti-inflammatory qualities that may relieve swelling and pain.
As a tea it is said to ease headaches and sore throats or assist if you have a cold or flu.
Fresh ginger is used for asthma, coughs, colic, heart palpitations, swellings, dyspepsia, loss of appetite and rheumatism, while the dried root is used to "strengthen" the stomach, inhibit vomiting and treat diarrhoea.
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