11 Benefits of Ginger You Need to Know Right Away
Updated: Mar. 01, 2019
Just a pinch of fresh ginger root can help to keep your body happy and healthy! Here's a closer look at the benefits of ginger.
Prevent fine lines and wrinkles
The antioxidants in ginger can be used to help preserve your skin’s collagen, making it an all-natural ingredient for anti-aging routines. You can reap the benefits by cooking with fresh ginger. For more targeted results, rub a small slice of fresh ginger on skin, up to three times a day.
Ease joint pain
Ginger oil has been shown to help reduce knee pain, low back pain and arthritis thanks to its antioxidant properties. Here’s how to make your own ginger oil.
You’ll need:
• 1 cup fresh ginger root
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
Let your ginger sit out to dry (about 2-3 hours). Once dry, grate it using a cheese grater and add it to an oven-safe bowl. Pour in the olive oil and put the mix in the oven at 150°F for two hours. Once time is up, remove the bowl from the own and pour the mixture through a cheesecloth or small strainer to get rid of the tiny pieces of ginger. You want just the smooth oil left, which can be stored in a bottle for up to six months.
To use your ginger oil, simply massage it into the areas causing you pain.
Boost hair health
The people of East Asia have used ginger as a means to promote hair growth for years. In fact, one study found that there’s a ginger remedy for solving hair problems like hair loss, dandruff and split ends. To create a ginger oil-based treatment, blend together onion and ginger and various oils (like olive, caster and aloe), then apply to damaged hair.
Promote healthy skin
It turns out, common facial skin issues we secretly wish we didn’t have—like enormous, plentiful pores and an oily, shiny complexion—can be helped with refined ginger. In at least one study, refined ginger, which is made up of active plant cells from the medicinal Asian ginger plant, was reported to improve the skin structure of women who had skin issues.
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Clear up acne and blemishes
Looking for a quick fix to mask that bad breakout? The antioxidants in ginger can help improve the appearance of—even and restore—skin. Here are 17 daily habits of people who never get acne.
Prevent nausea—and solve other stomach troubles
People have been using dried ginger to help offset that dreaded nauseous feeling that accompanies an upset stomach for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Chinese and Romans ancestors. It’s still used today by medical doctors and other healthcare providers to treat stomachaches as well.
Fight cancer
Thanks to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties of ginger, it’s been heavily credited to helping combat a handful of diseases. Because of this, ginger has been widely studied and used to manage—and even prevent—some cancers, too. These are the 10 most common types of cancer in Canada.
Burn extra fat
Making a healthy ginger soup doesn’t just make for a delicious dinner—it also helps keep excess weight off. Since the active ingredients in ginger boost your metabolism, it helps burn fat. Don’t miss these 30 simple ways to burn fat fast.
Act as a natural anti-inflammatory
The antioxidant gingerol is one of the active components of ginger—and the main reason why the spice reduces inflammation in our bodies. To take advantage of the anti-inflammatory property of gingerol, brew a cup of ginger tea.
Manage dandruff
The flaking can seem hard to control. Before you spend tons of money on brand-name products, it’s definitely worth trying a DIY ginger remedy—especially if you’re sensitive to most shampoos. Because ginger contains antiseptic properties, it helps get rid of pesky dandruff flakes.
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Deliver post-workout pain relief
Because ginger can help reduce inflammation within the body, it reduces muscle pain that comes after a super intense workout. Ginger has also been used to treat pain-related symptoms in those who have osteoarthritis, with the help of a purified ginger extract. Next, learn 10 incredible health benefits of pineapple.
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