Ginger and its medicinal uses...

shakib · #1 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 03:16 PM

What is Ginger
Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and warm the body.
Qualities of Ginger
The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief qualities.
Ginger is good for the respiratory system
It is good to fight against colds and flu
Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting
Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease
Relieves headaches and pains
Helps to clear sore throats
Good for upset stomach and indigestion.
It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin

Some of the problems cured by Ginger
Colds/Flu
Kills influenza virus by improving immune system's ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
Increases Circulation
Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.
Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache
Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.
Women's Health
Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual cramps
Skin

Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff.
Stress Protection

Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves the stress
Arthritis

As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it helpful.
Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger cures following ailments
Asthma - Adults Athlete's Foot Acne
Boils/ Blisters Cold Sores Cuts
Cold Flu Gingivitis
Glandular Fever Gum Infections Head Lice
Infections Insect Bites / Stings Mosquito Bites
Mouth Ulcers Mumps Ringworm (tinea)
Skin Conditions - Antiseptic Sore Throat Warts

btw...ai topic ta asole health section a hole valo hoto,but health section nai bole akhane post korlam.akta health section topic ki open kora jai na

alana · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 04:43 PM

lol...ar dui ta week age post korten...ami assignment er jonne koto doura douri korlam....

shakib · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alana

lol...ar dui ta week age post korten...ami assignment er jonne koto doura douri korlam....

hmm...apu apni sei samay kano bollen na...tahole tokhon e post kortam

Tepantor · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 08:42 PM

adha doctor nice work
Onek kaje lagbe thanku thanku

bRishtir_Gaan · #5 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 11:08 PM

hahaha..adha doctor...

adha asolei joteel ekta jinish...kete besh susshado..hehehe..na asolei...kodin dhore prochondo gola-vetae bhugcilam...ekjon bollo adha diye modhu diye mishiye kete...kelam...bach gola betha r jae koe...lej gutiye palalao..

thanks sakib for the info