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Critically acclaimed for its pungently
refreshing flavor, the ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is
also deemed a medicinal trove. The organic spice is traced back
to ancient lore. From America’s colonists to the Chinese herbalists,
ginger root has been used in a wide range of cultures to quell
an upset stomach.
As
a family member of the botanicals: marjoram and turmeric, the
ginger plant is a native of southeastern Asia. Today, the perfumed
rhizome (underground stem) is not only used for medicinal purposes
but culinary delights, as well. Nonetheless, many nationalities
continue the custom of using ginger root to prevent nausea and
stomach discomfort.
There
is overwhelming research that validates the anti-inflammatory
compounds of ginger root. For starters, ginger is powerful as
a digestive aid due impart to its active ingredients. The properties
for reducing inflammation are gingerols and shogaols. Simultaneously,
the two substances aid in the neutralization of stomach acids.
They improve the secretion of digestive juices and tone the
digestive tract’s muscles.
FACTOID:
With the addition of ginger root to the popular weight loss
product Thermadrol, many active ingredients can be combined
without getting an upset stomachl.
Aside
from remedying digestive inflammation, ginger serves the following
other health benefits:
Manages
chronic pain
Alleviates nausea
Defends motion sickness
Dispels dizziness
Quells allergy, cold and respiratory symptoms
Indirectly,
ginger root aids in the relief of chronic pain. Since it has
the power to reduce inflammation, it has the capability of reducing
the body's natural level of pain causing elements (prostaglandins).
To reduce the symptoms of the allergies, common cold, as well
as other respiratory conditions, ginger root acts as a natural
decongestant or antihistamine.
Clinical
trials tested ginger root on postoperative gynecological or
exploratory (laparoscopic) patients. Nausea and vomiting were
less prevalent in the postoperative patients who were administered
ginger than a placebo. The confirmation of how ginger root reduces
motion sickness was proved in a study of Danish naval cadets.
Fewer events of seasickness symptoms (dizziness, motion sickness,
and nausea) were reported with ginger powder than the naval
cadets given a placebo.
Ginger
root is used in Thermadrol and warrants against any abdominal
discomfort. |
