Why is ginger called one of the best medicines in the world?

Has your mother ever given you the juice of ginger for an ache in the belly? Ginger is another spice closely connected with the lives of our countrymen. It is an indispensable element of our diet and an important medicine for many an illness.

A rhizome like turmeric, the ginger plant is a yellowish underground stem. The pungent taste and the distinct smell of ginger make it a favourite mostly helps our stomach and digestive system.If you feel nauseous, a spoon of ginger juice is an instant reliever. It also helps with digestion and stimulates the circulation of blood.

Ginger is handily for people with high blood pressure and fever. When a person has a cough or flu, the warming effect of ginger helps patients overcome them.

 

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