Ginger (fresh, dry and powder)

Modern scientific research has revealed that Ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds and direct anti-inflammatory effects. Ginger helps to regulate blood sugar both by stimulating pancreas cells and by lowering lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides) in the blood. Ginger increases peripheral circulation, so is used clinically for cold hands and feet.

Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb. Unlike most spices the part that has the most medicinal value grows underground. Often mistakenly called Ginger root this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a subterranean stem than a root. Historically Ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, Ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract).

Ginger (fresh, dry and powder)(Zingiber Officinale)