Benefits of ginger

Ginger has been commonly used as an exotic ingredient for meals and as a special ingredient for many know desserts and beverages such as: ginger bread houses, ginger ale and ginger bread cookies.

But why is it used as natural remedy? And are the benefits?

Here are a few of these benefits:

• It reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps.
• It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation.
• It inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold.
• It inhibits such bacteria as Salmonella, which cause diarrhea, and protozoa, such as Trichomonas.
• In the intestinal tract, it reduces gas and painful spasms.
• It may prevent stomach ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Having ginger around the house will always be useful, especially if you live in cold places. Natural remedies have littel side efects, but if you perceive any consult your physician as soon as posible.