Chinese & US. Thoughts on Ginger

Chinese

Protects the liver: Ginger is a detoxifying, ginger oil has a therapeutic effect on damaged livers. Ginger may protect already damaged liver cells.

Fights Allergies: Chinese researchers have found that ginger oil does not result in the same kind of inflammation triggered by histamines. At the same time ginger oil appears to protect the bronchi in our throats caused by allergies.

Acts as an Antioxidant

Helps Deal with Stress:

Western Thoughts on Ginger

Helps cure nausea, relieve motion sickness, could ease Osteoarthritis pain, and may help prevent Cancer.

How to Take Ginger

One gram to four grams a day of powdered ginger in two to four doses. If you are on anticoagulants such as Warfarin or Heparin ginger could amplify the effects, if you are on these drugs check with your physician before taking. 

Of Course if you are pregnant consult with your doctor before taking anything.

   Source–Doctors Health Press–Cinese Medicine

Category: Nutrition