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Ginger well known for its culinary attractions is also a must of pharmacopoeial natural especially for its beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract and rheumatism.

More recently, ginger has unveiled its mode of action involves inhibition of pro-inflammatory factors such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

Prostaglandins are potential inflammatory substances resulting from the conversion of arachidonic acid (an omega 6).

In terms clinic, ginger has been a scientific validation of its anti-inflammatory for osteoarthritis, published in the prestigious journal Arthritis and Rheumatism "in a controlled study" double blind "by the strict criteria of the Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).

Ginger is the sole reference to fight against inflammation, she knows the dedication of the scientific validation of medicine based on evidence.

Given these data, ginger is a must as the fight against the pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis, effectively combined with other natural elements such as glucosamine sulfate, essential building block of cartilage and the trace element copper metal trace to many virtues antiarthrosiques whose secret mode of action is finally updated.

Several human studies demonstrate antiemetic properties. A summary of medical research confirms the effectiveness of ginger in the relief of postoperative nausea.

Properties :

Ginger has been proposed as an anti-migraine with no negative effect.

He also recognizes the relief of motion sickness or disease of transport.
Chinese women traditionally eat ginger root during pregnancy to combat morning sickness and those of chemotherapy
Protective effect on gastric mucosa
Fight the biliary and pancreatic insufficiencies
Lowers cholesterol, blood triglycerides, fatty acids and phospholipids,

Some attribute its rhizome aphrodisiac properties.

Ginger has an anti-inflammatory, especially in treating pain and symptoms of inflammatory rheumatism.

"The rhizome of ginger is much used in France where he was recently included on the list of plants likely to enter into the composition of herbal receiving MA dossier" Short "[Note Expl., 1998] it can claim the indication: Traditionally used in motion sickness. (Bruneton 1999).

The rhizome of ginger contains an oleoresin and essential oil. Its main chemical compounds are gingerol (the source of its pungent flavor), the Zingiberene the Curcumene the camphene, the bisabolene, citral and linalool. However, gingerol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant known.

Ginger is particularly indicated to relieve motion sickness and morning sickness in pregnant women, as well as minor digestive disorders. He would also fight against the bile and pancreatic insufficiencies and to lower blood triglycerides, cholesterol and fatty acid.

Its anti-inflammatory action also helps relieve the symptoms of inflammatory rheumatism. In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is recommended to treat colds or flu (provided you eat at the onset of symptoms).

Directions for use :

To take advantage of its virtues, you can prepare for such an infusion with freshly grated ginger or dried ginger powder or a glass of hot milk, add powder and thyme honey.

Note : 1 g to 2 g of powder equivalent to about 10 g fresh rhizome.

Infuse for 5 to 10 minutes of 0.5 g to 1 g of powder or 5 g of fresh grated cup. You can add lemon juice and a little thyme honey to reduce the pungency.