Ginger: The Basics Ginger is actually the underground root of the plant Zingiber officinale, and it has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years. It is native to Asia but has been used in Asian, Arabic and Indian medicine to help treat various conditions, including arthritis, colic, heart conditions and diarrhea. It is also frequently used in cooking as a flavorful spice. The components of ginger root thought to have medicinal properties
Muscle Pain And Inflammation: Ginger is purported to have anti-inflammatory effects and has been used to treat ailments related to inflammation, such as ulcerative colitis and arthritis, says the UMMC. In addition to its effects on inflammation, ginger may also help relieve muscle pain caused by excessive exercise. In a 2010 study published in the \"Journal of Pain,\" by CD Black et al, daily consumption of ginger produced moderate to large reductions in muscle pain after injury
Ginger Juice: Ginger in its various forms has been part of herbal medicine in Asian and Arabic cultures for thousands of years. Fresh ginger juice contains a number of natural compounds with medicinal qualities, including several chemicals responsible for ginger\'s pungent flavor. These natural chemicals, called oleoresins, include gingerol, shogaol, zingerone and several volatile oils, which are responsible for many of its medicinal properties.
Gastrointesintal Benefits: Compounds in ginger juice reduce nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, pregnancy or following treatment with chemotherapy medications. Several clinical research studies support the usefulness of ginger in preventing nausea and general stomach upset. In a study published in the \"Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition\" in 2013, the authors reviewed several studies and concluded that ginger is helpful in preventing nausea and vomiting
Nausea And Vomiting: Ginger is often used to help treat and prevent nausea associated with chemotherapy, motion sickness and pregnancy. Study results are mixed, but this herb can help reduce nausea, although the exact mechanisms by which it does this are not known, states Drugs