* Gingerol is not just an anti-cancer agent but it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activites.
* Ginger is used against [[headache]] and to get relief from nasal problems. It has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Ginger extract is used for curing [[sinus Infections]].
* Haven’t been feeling hungry? Appetiser : Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to stoke a dull appetite. (Ayurveda recommends that lunch should always be your main meal of the day, because this is when your digestive energy is naturally at its peak).*Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.* [[Detox]] : promote detoxification by speeding the movement of food through the intestines, thanks to compounds called gingerols and shogaols.
* Ginger clears the ‘microcirculatory channels’ of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up from time to time.
*Feeling airsick or nauseous? Agains airsickness and nausea : Chew on ginger, preferably tossed in a little honey.
*Ginger helps reduce flatulence!
*Tummy moaning and groaning under cramps? Munch on ginger—for best results, toss it in a little warm ghee before you chew.
*Reeling under joint pain? : Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory properties—can bring relief. Float some ginger essential oil into your bath to help aching muscles and joints.
*Nausea after surgery : Chewing ginger post-operation can help overcome nausea.
*Stir up some ginger tea to get rid of throat and nose congestion. And when there’s a nip in the air, the warming benefits of this tasty tea are even greater!