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Ginger
Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices.
Beneficial properties
Anti-inflammatory
Immune-boosting
Digestive aid
Detoxifying
Heart health
Energy boosting
Nutritional highlights
Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Detailed information
Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices. It is known to greatly aid in digestion and assimilation and is widely regarded to help prevent colds, flu, motion sickness, and vertigo. Ginger can also help to alleviate menstrual cramps, nausea, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation and it is great in providing relief from the stomach flu and food poisoning. Ginger also contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols and is a powerful painkiller which makes it especially beneficial for those who suffer with joint, muscle, and nerve pain. Ginger has incredible immune-boosting and germ fighting abilities and has even been shown to help provide protection and relief from E.coli, Staph infections, and Candida albicans. In ancient times, ginger was highly regarded as a spiritual cleanser and used before and during holy days as a way to awaken and purify the body, mind, and spirit. Fresh ginger is one of the most potent ways to receive its health benefits. Try making a liter of ginger water or tea everyday by adding freshly grated ginger in water and let steep for 10-20 minutes. Adding some raw honey and fresh squeezed lemon juice will enhance its flavor and add to its protective and healing properties. Fresh ginger is also excellent juiced with apples and celery for an energizing and immune boosting drink. Using fresh ginger in any of your cooking or preparing of food will also provide healing benefits and should be added whenever possible. If you find fresh ginger too strong for your liking, then try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea, or tincture form that can be found online or in your local health food store. Ginger: A Germ’s Worst Nightmare. Ginger is one of the world’s oldest and most popular medicinal spices. In ancient times, it was highly regarded as a spiritual cleanser and used during holy times as a way to awaken and purify the body, mind, and spirit. Pain Reduction: Ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols making it a powerful painkiller, beneficial for those suffering from joint, muscle, and nerve pain. Powerful Germ Fighter, Ginger has incredible immune-boosting and germ-fighting abilities and has been shown to provide relief for a wide range of illnesses. Can Help Heal: E.coli, staph infections, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, colds, flu, motion sickness, food poisoning, vertigo, and Candida albicans. Other Potential Benefits: Alleviates menstrual cramps, nausea, exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation. Aids in digestion and assimilation. Healing Tip: Fresh ginger provides the most health benefits. It’s excellent juiced with apples and celery for an energizing and immune boosting drink. Using fresh ginger in cooking or food preparation will also provide healing benefits and should be added whenever possible. Tasty Tip: Adding some raw honey and fresh squeezed lemon juice will enhance the flavor of ginger and bolster its healing properties. If fresh ginger is too strong for your liking, try using ginger in powder, capsule, tea, or tincture form. These alternatives can be found online or in your local health food store.
Conditions it helps with
Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning
Includes: Nausea
Ginger is as effective as metoclopramide for chemotherapy-induced nausea.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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Constipation
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Migraines & Headaches
Includes: Migraines / Headaches
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Sore Throat
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The Flu
Includes: Flu (Influenza)
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Yeast & Fungal Infections
Includes: Candida Overgrowth
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Goals it supports
Boost Immunity
Recipes featuring Ginger
Ginger Honey Lemon Soother
12 min
Immune Boost Broth Sip
20 min
Ginger Tea (Strong)
17 min
Thai Roasted Potatoes
45 min
Dinner
Green Cilantro Dressing
5 min
Snack
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
35 min
Dinner
Green On Green Dressing
5 min
Snack
Aloo Mater
40 min
Dinner
Mango Ginger Marinade
5 min
Snack
Lemon Honey Ginger Water
5 min
Snack
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry
495 min
Dinner
Vegan Quinoa Curry Bowl
15 min
Dinner
Molasses Spice Cookies
60 min
Snack
Tofu Lettuce Wraps
35 min
Lunch
Instant Pot Kidney Bean Dal
90 min
Dinner
Tropical Slow-Cooker Oatmeal
385 min
Breakfast
Vegan Vegetable Korma
60 min
Dinner
Air-Fried Tempura Veggies with Jalapeño-Lime Sauce
45 min
Snack
Napa Cabbage Salad
15 min
Lunch
Mixed Winter Veggie Curry with Poppy Seeds
25 min
Dinner
Pumpkin Seed Granola with Millet and Oats
70 min
Breakfast
Hearty Szechwan Coleslaw with White Beans
30 min
Dinner
Vegetable Tikka Masala
60 min
Dinner
Thai Rice Salad Bowls
50 min
Lunch
Moroccan Grain Bowl
20 min
Dinner
Grilled Pineapple Veggie Bowl with Spicy Cashew Crema
35 min
Dinner
Wheat Berry and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Kale
55 min
Lunch
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
30 min
Breakfast
Rainbow Fruit Salad Platter with Citrus Drizzle
50 min
Lunch
Grilled Pineapple with Minty Mango Nice Cream
25 min
Snack
Spicy Tempeh Mango Spring Rolls
70 min
Lunch
Spiralized Daikon and Sweet Potato Noodles with Spicy Korean Tofu
60 min
Dinner
Vegan Miso Soup with Noodles and Tofu
30 min
Dinner
Garlicky Bok Choy Noodle Soup
35 min
Dinner
Lemon Orzo Soup with Jackfruit
40 min
Dinner
Creamy Vegan Ramen
40 min
Dinner
Spaghetti Squash Pho
60 min
Dinner
Red Curry Noodle Soup
40 min
Dinner
Wild Mushroom Vegan Pho
90 min
Dinner
Carrot Ginger Soup with Orzo and Kale
50 min
Dinner
Khow Suey (Burmese Curry Noodle Soup)
25 min
Dinner
Thai Noodle Soup
45 min
Dinner
Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew
45 min
Dinner
Good Morning Bangkok Salad
30 min
Lunch
Pineapple Ginger Smoothie
10 min
Breakfast
Quinoa and Apple Breakfast Casserole with Cherry Drizzle
130 min
Breakfast
Barbecue Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Jackfruit
60 min
Dinner