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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Herbs and health

Ginger is my herb of choice! My family tries to get away with putting ginger (fresh or ground) in everything. I just discovered that ginger treats menstrual cramping, migraines, morning and motion sickness, reduces pain and inflammation, heartburn and so much more! It can be used as a flavor enhancer in cooked foods as well as tea to help with indigestion. I personally have been using ginger for 5 years now. Negatives side effects include a bad taste in the mouth or mouth irritation. There are no known toxic effects of ginger but too much ginger can lead to belching, gas, and diarrhea.
Something interesting I learned was ginger aids in stopping cell growth in ovarian cancer cells!

1 comment:

  1. My introduction to ginger was when I first started eating sushi. It took me a long time to acquire a taste for it...once it hit my palette it tasted like someone had just shoved a bar of soap in my mouth -yuck! Luckily, I've come to like it & appreciate it for its digestive benefits. So, it aids in stopping ovarian cancer cell growth? IN-TER-EST-ING...good to know!

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