Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is a powerful medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to keep mankind in balance. Rich in bioactive terpenes, ginger belongs to the same powerhouse plant family, Zingiberaceae, as turmeric and cardamom. Ginger became prized by herbalists around the world during the days of the early spice trade, when it was first exported from India and Southern Asia into Europe. [1] Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda consider ginger to be warming to the … [Read more...] about Ginger Is Celebrated For Its Many Benefits, Including For The Brain

Ginger has been used for millennia in areas of India and China for much more than adding a sweet/spicy flavor to foods and drinks. It's proved over time to be a popular remedy to soothe away headaches, nausea, particularly motion sickness, and to treat several problems related to digestive health as well as pain and inflammation from arthritic conditions, to mention but a few, as previously noted. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.News, reflects on surprising health benefits of ginger: "People have … [Read more...] about Ginger Is Linked To Impressive Health Benefits