Your guide to Ginger Root
For thousands of years ginger root has been used for medicinal
purposes. One of the primary uses has been the treatment of
stomach problems such as indigestion, gas, bloating, and stomach
cramps. The origins of ginger root can be traced back to China
and India where it was used as a cooking spice and medicine.
The reason ginger is so effective for stomach ailments is due to
the way that it interacts with the stomachs acids. Many
medicines help the stomach by reducing the pain
reception of the brain essentially just helping the problem pass
and subside. Ginger root reacts directly with stomach acid,
reducing the acidity levels by increasing the pH in the stomach
acid. This decreases the amount of gastric secretion and in turn
increases the digestive enzyme. This makes ginger root ideal for
reducing nausea and vomiting.
Not only is ginger root effective in dealing with stomach
issues, but it also known to help with issues such as colds, and
can help increase the immune systems effectiveness in dealing
with foreign agents introduced into the body.
Ginger root is also an effective anti oxidant helping clear the
body of dread free radicals that are destructive to cells.