The medicinal uses of ginger have been known for at least 2,000 years in cultures all around the world. Although it originated in Asia, ginger is valued in India, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean, among other regions.
•Ginger has broad-spectrum antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic properties, to name just several of its more than 40 pharmacological actions.
•Ginger is anti-inflammatory, making it valuable for pain relief for joint pain, menstrual pain, headaches, migraines and more
•Ginger shows promise for fighting cancer, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, asthma, bacterial and fungal infections, and more……
•Ginger is a thermogenic substance with beneficial impacts on metabolism and fat storage.
•Ginger can be used fresh, dried, as a tea or in extract form.
My Recipe of the Month: Ever had real, fresh ginger tea?
It’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Ginger tea has been consumed for centuries, and yet it has only recently crossed my radar. I love it! I’ve been drinking ginger tea because I enjoy fresh ginger flavor, but it has a lot more going for it than flavor alone. Ginger tea is a lovely, lightly spicy drink for warming up on cold days. It’s a light, alcohol-free alternative to a night cap. It soothes upset stomachs and eases indigestion if you over-indulge this holiday season (don’t we all?). All in all, fresh ginger tea recipe is an excellent drink to keep in your repertoire this winter. Ready to make some?